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A Chartered Banker with Distinction in Management of Financial Institutions Subject. Have accumulated twenty-three years’ experience in banking operations, deposit insurance, bank liquidation, and Research & Policy Analysis; this spans across Intercity Bank (now Unity bank), Ecobank, and FCMB before joining the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC. Have worked in the Corporation’s Debt Recovery Policy Review; Involved in designing the Bank Liquidation Accounting and Management application; worked in the committee for the review of NDIC framework for financial and technical assistance; special task-force on banks in liquidation; formulation of specialized winding-up rules for failed insured institutions. Have represented the Corporation in technical committees and working groups in NDIC, CBN and Community of African Banking Supervisors – a subsidiary of the Association of African Central Banks etc. Mr. Gide has participated in the Financial Stability Institute’s Bank Crisis Simulation Project for Africa. Attended various management and technical courses across diverse subjects in banking, deposit insurance, economics and finance. These include Advanced Research Methodology; Bank Examination; Bank Supervision; Islamic Banking and Finance; Islamic Liquidity Management; Macroeconomic Diagnostics; Macroeconomic and Technical Analysis; Macro-econometric Modelling and Policy Analysis; Specialized Credit Analysis; Risk-Based Supervision; etc.

AJAYI, Wasiu Adekunle. Prince Adekunle Abdul-Wasiu Ajayi hails from Epe local Government of Lagos state origin. He had his primary education at Solomon Memorial primary school, Epe and attended the prestigious Epe Grammar School, Epe Lagos state. He is a seasoned banker, Accountant, Financial Data Analyst and Academic person to the cur. Wasiu Adekunle Ajayi graduated from Lagos State University (LASU) Ojo, Lagos with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Accounting. He also possesses a graduate degree certificate in Data Analyst (Second Class Upper) from the Chartered Institute of Data Processing and Management of Nigeria (IDPMN) with statutory induction as an Associate member of the same institute. Additionally, Wasiu being versatile also bagged a Master Degree in Business Administration (MBA) with specialization in financial management from LASU. Professionally, he is an Associate member of Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM-Chartered), Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria (ICEN) and prestigiously admitted as a Member of the National Institute of Credit Administration (MICA). Wasiu has a rich background in Bank Treasury management, Correspondence Banking, Corporate Banking, Bank operation management and Marketing. He started his working career with defunct Epe Community Microfinance Bank as the Bank Accountant/Head of Operation. He worked with Zenith Bank Plc as a Marketing staff and subsequently joined FCMB Plc and Keystone Bank Plc respectively in the same capacity. Whilst pursuing his career growth and development, he diversified his experience into the Construction as a Project Accountant with R.S.K & Feyi (Nig.) Limited and also with INSIGNIA PRINTS (LFTZ) TECHNOLOGY a sister company to DUFIL the producer of indome noodles as a Finance/Account officer before returning to the banking sector with IBILE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED as an Internal Control officer in Internal Control and Compliance Department and until recently redeployed to Risk Management Department (Credit Administration) in the same bank. At IBILE MFB LIMITED as a Credit Administration Officer where he was drawn heavily on his rich background, exposure and expertise in Finance, Marketing and Internal Control/Risk management, Wasiu’s insight into Credit Risk Management and Credit Administration is not only uncommon but astonishing where he is part of the Risk management department team that developed a woman friendly WIFI product tagged IBILE-NEYBOR and IBILE POS MERCHANT which is currently earning the bank a glowing popularity in the Microfinance Banking circuit via financial inclusion objective. He is a Certified Microfinance Practioneer of Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (MCP-CIBN) with Ordinary National Diploma (OND) certificate holder from Lagos State Cooperative College, Oko Oba, Agege - Lagos. In the course of his career, he has built skills, expertise and experience in: Credit Administration, Credit Portfolio management, Loan Monitoring and control; Earlier Warnings Indicators as Credit Risk, Financial Statement Analysis and Modelling, Loan appraisal and structuring and visualize Data to backed up credit appraisals. Wasiu Adekunle Ajayi is from a royal family lineage, a true LAGOSIAN to the cur. More or less, Wasiu is a projected Microfinance Bank Managing Director in future to come with the grace of God. Thank you and you are welcome

A professional banker with twenty-five years of post-graduation experience, of which over nineteen years and counting have been garnered in core commercial and microfinance banking. With in-depth expertise in sales and marketing, risk management, credit analytics, revenue mobilization & business development, corporate and customer service, management consultancy services, entrepreneurship, micro and small scale development, mentoring and entrepreneurship development skills, among others. I have achieved the above feat by exhibiting strong character on and off the job with a passion for achieving optimum results.

Taiwo Joda is the Managing Director/CEO of Accion Microfinance Bank (www.accionmfb.com) . A transformational leader with over 25 years leadership experience in finance and banking, he has led Accion for more than eight years, establishing a distinguished track record in financial inclusion, strategic execution, and digital transformation. Professionally, Taiwo is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (FCIB), a Fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Management (FNIM), and a member of the Chartered Institute of Directors (MCIoD). His industry leadership includes member, Governing Council, Chartered Institute of bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), serving as Vice Chairman of the Microfinance Learning and Development Center (MLDC) Board and on the Steering Committee of the National Microfinance Platform. He previously chaired the Lagos State chapter of the National Association of Microfinance Banks (2020-2022) and served on the Governing Council of the Fintech Association of Nigeria (2018-2021). His strategic vision has garnered significant recognition, including the Microfinance Bank CEO of the Year award (2022, 2025). Under his leadership, Accion MFB was named Microfinance Bank of the Year in 2022, 2024, and 2025, receiving international acclaim for technological innovation. Taiwo holds a BSc and an MBA in Finance and Banking from the University of Lagos. He is an alumnus of the Advanced Management and Leadership Programme at Oxford University's Saïd Business School, CEP (Chief executive Program) of Lagos Business School, Gordon Institute of Business Science and is currently a Doctoral Research Student at the University of Lagos. Committed to mentorship, he actively guides emerging professionals and entrepreneurs. Outside of work, Taiwo (affectionately called TJ) is an avid golfer and served as Captain of the Ikeja Golf Club (2021-2022).

I am a SEC-sponsor Individual as Fund/Portfolio Manager, with almost 20 years of experience from Telecommunication Sales to Stockbroking, to Asset Management and Capital Management. I have mentored and coached mentees across the financial market. Currently, I have been providing training to NYSC Corp members as part of the SAED programme in both Lagos and Ogun camps for over 5 years. Emotional Intelligence in the corporate world has been my crusade for over 3 years. I am happy to take on this journey and explore how it is applicable in the workplace and every day of your life.

Experienced Banker with a demonstrated experience in Operations Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Business Development and Financial Advisory, Asset Creation and Liability Management, Structuring and Risk Management, Trade and Supply Chain, Networking, and a Strong Sales professional with a Chemical Engineering Degree and MBA from University of Port Harcourt. Flair for thought leadership, mentoring and volunteering. Key interest in International and Development Economics, History and Eclectics, Governance and Institutional Sustainability, Finance and Global Trade.

Experienced Relationship Manager with 17 years of progressive experience in the Nigerian banking industry, specializing in client relationship management, business development, sales strategy, and financial advisory services. Currently with FirstBank of Nigeria Ltd, I have built a strong track record of helping individuals and businesses achieve sustainable financial growth through strategic banking solutions and customer-focused service delivery. I hold an MBA and possess deep expertise in entrepreneurship, retail and commercial banking, portfolio management, and stakeholder engagement. Passionate about mentoring and professional development, I am committed to guiding emerging professionals on career growth, leadership, networking, and navigating opportunities within the financial services sector. My goal is to inspire and support mentees in building confidence, developing relevant industry skills, and achieving long-term professional success.

Professional finance operations officer with more than ten years in the Fintech and Banking industries. Skilled in card operations analysis, Microsoft office tools, International Money Transfer Operations (IMTOs), settlement, reconciliation and chargeback management across E-Channels. Recently, my involvement in Revenue Assurance and Internal Control have broadened my perspective within the Finance team, enhancing my ability to drive financial excellence, optimize revenue streams and provide governance and assurance functions.