PwC Nigeria has announced the admission of three new partners; Marilyn Obaisa-Osula (Consulting & Risk Services), Taiwo Oyaniran (Assurance), and Tim Siloma (Tax & Regulatory Services).
A statement by PwC Nigeria disclosed that their appointment became effective July 1, 2024.
It noted that this announcement is part of PwC Africa’s admission of 15 new partners, with 40 per cent being female, marking a significant step towards achieving the firm’s gender representation goals in leadership.
In a statement congratulating the new partners, the Country Senior Partner, PwC Nigeria, Sam Abu, said, “Our new partners bring deep expertise and experience in strategic areas that are vital to contributing to Nigeria’s continued growth. As leaders, they will help our clients navigate challenges and disruptions, building resilience to thrive in an age of continuous reinvention.
“We celebrate their achievements in reaching this career milestone. Together, we’ll continue to power forward to our new frontier, delivering sustained outcomes for our clients and communities.”
Obaisa-Osula as Head of ESG | Sustainability and Climate Change will lead the firm’s efforts in supporting clients’ transitions to green, circular, and blue economies across West Africa. She has over 15 years of experience in business development, market entry and sustainability.
She holds a certificate in Business Sustainability and Sustainable Finance from the University of Cambridge UK, a degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Benin, and a master’s degree in public and development management from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa.
Oyaniran is a seasoned chartered accountant with extensive post-qualification experience. He drives PwC Nigeria’s agribusiness services, and service delivery to international donor agencies, and clients in the consumer and industrial products and services industry.
He has progressed to become the Lead Ethics Officer at PwC Nigeria and the West Market Area of PwC Africa. As a partner, Oyaniran will focus on expanding the firm’s market presence in Agribusiness, International Donor Agencies, and Consumer and Industrial Products & Services, while mentoring young professionals.
Also, Siloma is a seasoned tax professional with over 15 years at PwC, specialising in Tax Reporting and Strategy. With 11 years of international experience, he has worked in the UK, Kenya, and Nigeria, contributing significantly to the firm’s tax compliance practice.
As a key member of PwC’s Tax Administration Consulting, the firm said, Tim enhances tax systems for revenue authorities with sustainable solutions in people, processes, and technology.
He holds an LLB from the University of Nairobi and a CPA from Strathmore Business School. Tim is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a CPA-K, and an Associate Member of both ICAN and CITN.
