DataPro unveils panelists at its forthcoming 6th International Rating
Lagos, Aug. 2026 – DataPro, Nigeria]s leading credit rating agency, says all is now set for its 6th International Rating Webinar scheduled to hold on Oct. 8, 2026
The company said this in a statement on Monday well ahead of the webinar.
It said the webinar, with the theme “Sovereign Credit Rating: Africa’s Roadmap to Investment-Grade Status,” will discuss ways to achieve full investment-grade status which demands sustained macroeconomic discipline, institutional stability, and structural reforms.
“As part of the campaign to build a trillion-dollar economy by 2030, DataPro Limited is organising this webinar to focus specifically on the key disciplines required to support these investment-grade aspirations,” it said.
The webinar will hold on:
Date: Thursday, 8th October, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm (WAT) Platform: Free Online Webinar.
The company said it had invited policymakers, development institutions, financial market operators, investors, and corporate stakeholders for the high-level dialogue on Africa’s economic future.
”As we prepare for DataPro’s 6th International Credit Rating Webinar, we are proud to officially unveil the industry heavyweights who will be leading the conversation.
Meet our distinguished panelists:
Dr. Misheck Mutize
Lead Expert, Credit Rating Agencies, African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). Dr. Mutize is an instrumental figure in shaping the African agenda on domestic markets and global capital positioning. As a leading voice at the African Union organ APRM, he is spearheading the establishment of the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA). His extensive policy expertise covers debt sustainability, sovereign risk, and global financial reform.
Mrs. Oluwakemi Babalogbon
Executive Director, Risk Management, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI)
Oluwakemi Owonubi Babalogbon is a seasoned investment and risk-management executive with over 20 years of experience spanning corporate finance, asset management, and public finance. As an Executive Director at the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), she oversees the strategic management and value optimisation of Nigeria’s state-owned assets. Her extensive board and risk governance experience brings a vital practical perspective on sovereign credibility, institutional governance, and attracting long-term capital.
Dr. Daniel Cash
Founder, Credit Rating Research Initiative
An Associate Professor at Aston University and a Senior Fellow at the UN University’s Centre for Policy Research, Dr. Cash is a leading academic voice on the credit rating industry. A former Fulbright Scholar, he brings unparalleled depth to the discussion as the author of nine books dedicated entirely to the credit rating sector.
Prof. Dr. Torsten Schmidt
Head, Macroeconomics & Public Finance Research, RWI – Essen
Leading the “Growth, Business Cycles, and Public Finance” division at RWI since 2020, Prof. Dr. Schmidt is an expert in empirical macroeconomics. His rigorous analysis of international business cycles, macroeconomic trends, and financial development will provide critical context for sovereign economic evaluations.
Prof. Kai Gehring
Professor of Political Economy, University of Bern
Prof. Gehring brings a wealth of knowledge on political economy, sustainable development, and public economics. With research experience spanning Harvard, Cambridge, and Stanford, his work deeply explores the political economy of international organisations like the IMF and World Bank, as well as the effectiveness and allocation of development finance.
Guiding this high-level dialogue will be our very own Oladele Adeoye, Chief Rating Officer at DataPro.
