The idea of “Kedari” emerged at a time when Nigeria’s capital market and indeed the global financial system were reeling from the effects of the 2008 financial crisis. In an atmosphere marked by uncertainty and widespread caution, a group of brave and ambitious professionals chose a different path. They stepped in boldly, determined to build an institution founded on resilience, innovation, and long-term value creation, a true reflection of the origins of its name, “Kedari—the Cedar Tree.”