Ganiyu is a seasoned management professional with nearly 40 years of diversified experience in insurance, reinsurance, audit, consulting, and financial management. He trained and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Arthur Andersen & Co.

He spent 19 years at Africa Re in key roles, including Deputy Managing Director and CFO. He led the creation of the risk management function, oversaw investment strategies, and was instrumental in establishing Retakaful subsidiary in Cairo, and reinsurance subsidiary in South Africa, where he served on the Board.

As the GMD/CEO, Cornerstone Insurance Plc, he successfully transformed the company from a Tier 3 to a Tier 1 insurer between 2012 and 2023. His strategic direction led to remarkable growth.

He served as the Chairman, Nigerian Insurers Association and the Council of Bureaux, ECOWAS Brown Card, where he played significant roles in advancing the industry's growth and regional cooperation.

Currently, Ganiyu is the MD/CEO, FBS Reinsurance