Management Team
Sabo Shehu Malami
Group Managing Director /CEO
Sabo Shehu Malami (Dan Ruwatan Pindiga) is an innovative, versatile, and results-oriented business leader with over 15 years of progressive experience driving growth and transformation across multiple industries, including Oil and Gas, Power, Infrastructure, Engineering, Construction, Real Estate, Sustainable Development, Food, and Agriculture.
He currently serves as the Group Managing Director (CEO) of Elsahal Group Limited, where he oversees a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries committed to delivering excellence in energy, marine services, real estate, logistics, and agribusiness. Under his leadership, Elsahal Group has strengthened its strategic positioning, emphasizing operational efficiency, innovation, and sustainable practices that create lasting value for clients, employees, and communities.
Before assuming his current role, Mr. Malami held several senior executive positions, including Managing Director of Sankalp Engineering and Services Nigeria Limited, Metub Services Limited, and Elsahal Oil and Marine Services Lt. In these roles, he successfully led major expansions, enhanced profitability, and fostered strong stakeholder relationships. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors at Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) PLC, contributing his expertise to corporate governance and strategic oversight.
Mr. Malami holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Lagos State University. Also, he was awarded Certificate in Oil, Gas, Energy Project Management & Development
by USAID, UKaid & European Union, and a Master Class Certificate in Business Management and Leadership from the London Graduate School. He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators, and the Pindiga Emirate Council.
Guided by his core philosophy — ”to lead with integrity, build with purpose, and inspire through service”, — Mr. Sabo Shehu Malami continues to play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable business growth and leadership excellence across sectors.
Ullrich Afini-Awani
Group Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer
Ullrich is the Group Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Elsahal Group of companies, he is of German and Nigerian Nationality. Ullrich is a graduate of Ruprecht Karls Universität, Heidelberg, Germany. Before he joined Elsahal Group, Ullrich was a Lawyer and Consultant at Awani and partners, Managing Director of Globe Commodities International GmbH Frankfurt a.M. (Germany), Managing Director, Praulli Investment Ltd, Research Assistant for Dr. Stephan Spehl Baker McKenzie Frankfurt a.M., Germany, Ullrich is a member of German Lawyer’s Association.
Ullrich brings to the table a wealth of knowledge and experience that only professionals possess.
Kamaludeen Balarabe Muhammmad
Managing Director, Sahal Properties and Ground Logistics Limited
Born in the ancient city of kano, Kamal boasts of a portfolio you can take to the bank any day. With different degrees in building technology/quantity surveying to an MBA in Project management in Turkish Nile university, kamal is truly a force to reckon with In his discipline. Backed with professional credits in quantity surveying and administration some of which includes; MNIQS, RQS, AMCIA, MNATE, and RICS London, he also holds the corporate Membership grade of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), Kamal is a fully registered member of the Quantity Surveyors Board of Nigeria (QSRBN), Associate member of the of the Institute of Corporate Administration (AMCIA) and Member National Association of Technologies in Engineering.
Kamal has been a core professional that engaged in the construction industry since his early stages. He served in Standard Construction Limited in the year 2000 as a student trainee, COBAG PRIME LIMITED, as a road work supervisor before joining COX, INTEGRATED LIMITED where he rose through the ranks from a site supervisor in 2008 to project manager in 2014.
Kamal is currently a Principal Consultant and Managing partner with KAMS and PARTNERS LIMITED and EL-SAHAL GROUP OF COMPANIES, Nigeria. He has managed several projects to successful completion to the satisfaction of his employers.
Uweh Franklin
Managing Director, Sahal Nigeria Limited
Uweh Franklin is a graduate of Civil and Structure Engineering from the University of Benin, Edo State. A member in lieu of the council for the regulation of engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
Hardworking and resourceful and detailed, Franklin always ensures all tasks are done with quality and in a timely manner.
Before joining Elsahal group, Franklin was a project manager with Sahara Group for 12 years, with his wealth of experience in both real estate and construction of high rise building.
Joseph Mbaeru
Group Executive Director, Trade and investment, Elsahal Group (UK) Ltd
Joseph Mbaeru was appointed a director Of Elsahal group (UK) in 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A) and Foundation Degree (FdA) from Newman University, Birmingham, United Kingdom. He is the founder of Orchid Counselling and Psychotherapy Ltd and a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). In 2003, he was inducted as a member of the prestigious Institute of Chartered Training Managers of Nigeria (ICTM) as a distinguished honorary council member. He is also a member of Junior Chambers International (JCI), Nigeria chapter.
He brings operational and technical understanding with significant experience working with National Health Services (NHS), extensive knowledge, and experience of the property sector combined with strong operational leadership and financial and strategic management skills to the Board. He has considerable experience in investment returns, general management, and leadership.
Fitzgerald Unuigboje
Group Executive Director, Business Development, Elsahal Group (UK)Limited
Fitzgerald Unuigboje is a UK Citizen and resident with over 15 years experience in Project Management and Control. He holds a degree in Geography and Regional Planning, AAU, Nigeria and is currently studying for a Bsc in Quantity Survey and Commercial Management, University Of East London.
He currently works with London Array Limited, the biggest offshore wind-farm in the world as a Project Manager and sits on the boards of Two other UK Companies. He brings on board, extensive Project Management skills that enable efficient and timely delivery of projects within schedule in a cost effective manner. He is married with children.
Dr. Chisom Seraphine Obi
Technical Advisor to the Group Managing Director, Elsahal Group Ltd.
Dr. Chisom Seraphine Obi is an experienced Executive and Communication Specialist with over a decade of public and private sector experience. As Technical Advisor to the Group Managing Director of Elsahal Group Ltd., she provides strategic guidance in business development, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable project coordination. She previously served in senior administrative roles with the Anambra State Government. Dr. Obi holds a PhD in Development Communication and is passionate about innovation, good governance, and sustainable development across Africa.