JKLC joins Russell Bedford as new member firm in Lagos

May 2018

Russell Bedford International has announced the appointment of JKLC Professional Services as the global professional services network’s new member firm in Lagos, Nigeria.

A newly established four-partner firm, JKLC is the result of a merger of three existing independent practices – Rilcost Consultants, Adeleke Adedoyin & Co. and Korede Odulaja & Co. The partnership includes one other partner who joined from a Big-4 firm.

Based in Lagos, the business capital of Nigeria, the firm has around 30 personnel in total and offers a full range of business management, financial advisory, audit, taxation and accounting services.

Clients are primarily small and medium-sized enterprises in a broad range of sectors, including construction, engineering, energy, information technology, financial services and farming.

Speaking of the appointment, Russell Bedford CEO Stephen Hamlet said: “It is fantastic to see the network growing in Africa, a region that we have dedicated much time to developing. I have no doubt that JKLC’s new membership will aid the firm’s growth and development both within and beyond Nigeria. Welcome to the network!”

Joyce Bassey, managing partner at JKLC, added: “Membership of Russell Bedford is an exciting step towards the establishment of JKLC as a leading firm in Nigeria. Our ambitious team are extremely enthusiastic about the new opportunities available as a result of our new membership and look forward to offering our clients support in regions all over the world.”