Ebuka Ajaegbu
Internal audit leadershipGovernance researchCapital markets

Independent judgement for stronger institutions.

I lead internal audit and control in regulated financial services, combining rigorous assurance with governance research to help boards and management act on clearer evidence.

CIAACS7+ years' experience Lagos, Nigeria
Ebuka Emmanuel Ajaegbu

Head of Internal Audit and Control

Norrenberger Securities Limited

CIA — Certified Internal AuditorACS — Associate Stockbroker7+ Years in Audit and RiskHead of Internal Audit and Control2025 IIA Emerging Leader

External recognition

Named a 2025 Emerging Leader by The Institute of Internal Auditors

Featured by Internal Auditor among a global class of professionals shaping the future of internal audit.

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Leadership proposition

Assurance earns influence through independence, disciplined analysis and the courage to communicate what matters.

Internal audit is most valuable when it helps organisations see risks clearly, make better decisions and strengthen accountability.

Practice

Where I contribute

01

Internal Audit Leadership

Providing independent assurance over governance, risk management, internal controls, regulatory compliance and financial reporting.

02

Research and Thought Leadership

Researching the relationship between internal audit, agency theory, information asymmetry, managerial accountability and corporate governance.

03

Capital Markets and Financial Services

Supporting control, compliance and governance within regulated securities and financial-services operations.

Selected research

Published 2025
Agency theory · Internal audit · Governance

Resolving Principal–Agent Conflicts: Revisiting Agency Theory Through the Lens of Internal Audit

This paper revisits agency theory by examining internal audit as a governance mechanism for addressing conflicts between principals and agents. It discusses how internal audit can reduce information asymmetry, control agency costs, improve accountability and strengthen stakeholder confidence.

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A conversation worth having

Better governance begins with clearer questions.

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