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Mente Rica

About us

A consulting partner built around your goals

We help individuals, businesses and institutions get full value from their projects and plans. Clear thinking, honest advice and steady delivery, from a team that has done the work itself.

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Who we are

Consulting as a partnership

Mente Rica Global is the trading name of Mente Rica Limited, a consulting and advisory firm based in Lagos. Every project and every business has its own challenges. Our job is to help you work through them with clarity, discipline and sound judgement.

Our project managers, consultants and advisers have supported complex work across construction, oil and gas, technology, finance, healthcare and the public sector. That range means we have usually seen a version of your problem before, and we know which shortcuts end up costing more.

We take time to understand your goals, your operations and your priorities before we recommend anything. Then we help turn ideas into structured plans, manage risk, build capability inside your team and deliver results that last after we leave.

Mente Rica is Spanish for “rich mind”. The name is our reminder that clear thinking, applied with discipline, is what turns potential into value.

Our mission

To empower individuals, businesses and institutions through expert advisory, strategic consulting and capacity development, delivering practical solutions that drive growth, performance and lasting impact.

Our vision

To be a globally recognised consulting and advisory firm, transforming organisations, developing talent and creating sustainable value.

How we work

Four ideas behind every engagement

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  1. 01

    Practical expertise

    Real depth in project management, tax, strategy and training, applied to your situation rather than recited from a textbook.

  2. 02

    Partnership

    We work alongside your team, not above it, and we share ownership of the outcome.

  3. 03

    Tailored solutions

    Every engagement is shaped around your goals, your budget and the way your organisation actually runs.

  4. 04

    Measurable value

    We agree early what success looks like, then report against it so you can see what you are getting.

Experience

Sectors we know

  • Construction
  • Oil and gas
  • Information technology
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Public sector
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Who we serve

  • Entrepreneurs and startups

    Structure and guidance to launch and grow with confidence.

  • SMEs and founder led businesses

    Practical advice that strengthens strategy, operations and growth.

  • Corporates and investors

    Disciplined project and risk management that protects value.

  • Government and development partners

    Capacity building and delivery oversight you can rely on.

  • Nigerians abroad

    Independent eyes on the ground for projects and businesses back home.

Leadership

Paul Okeoghene Peter

Founder

Paul founded Mente Rica to bring practical, hands on advice to organisations and professionals. He brings more than twenty years of experience across finance, business leadership and project delivery.

His career includes roles at TRACE TV and Grupo Omnilife Chivas Nigeria, and consulting work for public sector bodies including NEITI, PPPRA and NNPC.

As President of the PMI Nigeria Chapter, he led a period of strong growth that took membership from around 1,000 to more than 2,100 project professionals. He is now the chapter’s immediate past President.

Connect with Paul on LinkedIn

Qualifications

  • Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA)
  • Fellow, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP®)
  • Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA®)
  • SAFe® Agilist
  • MBA, Nexford University

Our core values

What guides our work

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  1. 01

    Excellence

    Delivering outstanding quality and measurable results.

  2. 02

    Integrity

    Upholding honesty, transparency and professionalism.

  3. 03

    Innovation

    Embracing new ideas and practical solutions.

  4. 04

    Collaboration

    Building meaningful partnerships for shared success.

  5. 05

    Impact

    Creating lasting value for individuals, businesses and communities.

Let’s talk about your project

Tell us where you are and where you want to be. We will tell you honestly how we can help.