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Mr. Yahaya Bala is financial expert with experience in Insurance and Banking sub sector with a complimentary role in Business Process Reengineering, Banking Operation, Service Quality Management, Enterprise Risk Management and Business Development. I first started a Carrier in the insurance Sub sector of the financial sector as a young graduate. I worked as financial controller with emphasis on data science management, information technology, customer service management and Business transformation. This exposed me to handling of financial management reporting system, Customer complaint management system and Business transformation system, which lasted for almost two years (April 2008- September 2009) before moving to Banking industry. I joined banking, 1st October 2009 and worked across departments, SBUs as a cross breed of so many units and functions with working experience spanning in 3 geopolitical zones of Nigeria relating with any multicultural community, in fact I was mentioned as one of the most in terms of cultural intelligence at a point. I have experience in business process reengineering which is geared toward seeking improve work performance and efficient/effective service delivery using digital transformation structure and surveying changing customer needs with offering by organisation, that is matching Service quality with customer expectations. Service Quality Management is an internal organ that is use as a tool by management to better the deliverables of organisation which I captured in 3 perspective Performance Appraisals System, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) all of this perspective is reviewed and related to Job Functions which is my core job description. Banking Operations include analysing balance sheet, control of all operation expenses and supervising Teller/cash Units, Customer Service Unit, Foreign Transaction units and ATM unit. Managed the Balancing Physical, Vault and System transactions and other administrative functions. The business development Unit is that of perpetual acquisition of customers, knowing the red flags of Profit and Loss Position. I became the retail banking champion and work in mass acquisition of customer with more and better offerings for 11 years (2009-2020) Thereafter in the year 2021, I was hired as Head Operations and Performance Evaluation in TRV Unify Solution LTD. A Tax (Revenue) Consultant to Adamawa State and pioneered the reinvigoration and transition from Manual to IT base organisation with sole responsibility of revenue collection in the agricultural Produce endowed in the state (initially). As a manager with over 70 Staff and drive Agricultural, produce revenues collection to unprecedented figures until November 2023. I worked with DEINA Rice as the General Manager (Strategic Level) form December 2023 to May 2005 in charge of whole organisation that ventured in rice Production, Processing and packaging. I am currently the MD/CEO Mivanyi Integrated Farms Limited Also a strategic Position over seeing the Investments of over N50Billion

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.

"Hey, I'm Dauda Naaman, a marketing and management specialist (14+years) with diverse experience. I've worked as a revenue collector, marketing teacher, hospitality manager, sales rep, and currently in the banking sector( Specialist in Credit Administration). I've got a passion for driving growth and sharing knowledge. Excited to guide you on your journey

Precious Ekezie is the MD/CEO of Airvend Payment Services Ltd, a CBN-licensed FinTech company driving innovation in digital payments and financial inclusion. With over eight years of experience in technology leadership, product development, and regulatory compliance, he holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science and an MBA with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence. Precious is passionate about leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency and expand access to financial services across Africa. He loves watching Barcelona FC win!

Segun Aremu’s Profile : Segun Aremu holds a B.Sc. Banking and Finance from Covenant University and an MBA from Obafemi Awolowo University. Fellow Member, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (FCIB), He is an Associate Member of Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers of Nigeria (ACS) An Authorized Dealing Clerk of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (AMNIM), Fellow Member, Investment Advisers and Portfolio Managers (Fiapm), Securities and Exchange Commission Sponsored Individual, Member, Programs Committee, Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers of Nigeria. Alumni Member, Continuous Program Development Committee, Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers of Nigeria. Alumni Member, Pan African Leadership Institute. Certified Alternative Dispute Resolution Practitioner, SADR Nigeria and SCMA UK. A dynamic and result-oriented professional with excellent leadership qualities and a proven track record in investment management. Demonstrates transformational leadership across multiple roles, motivating and coaching teams to improve financial infrastructures, and effectively managing large portfolios. His work experience and core competences span across Capital Markets, Asset and Liability Management, Portfolio Management, Collective Investment Scheme, Relationship Management, Business Development, Customer Service, Financial Management and Investment Banking. With a cumulative experience of 15 years in the Financial Services sector. Mr Oluwasegun's commitment to excellence and adherence to best practices have been recognized through numerous accolades. He was honored with the United Capital Plc's Outstanding Service Delivery Award for two consecutive years 2021 and 2022, highlighting his exceptional contributions and dedication to client satisfaction. Beyond his professional achievements, Mr Oluwasegun is a passionate advocate of financial literacy. He has trained and mentored over 50,000 individuals on various financial management topics, empowering them with the knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions. He has also facilitated trainings with top financial services firms in Nigeria. He has an entrepreneurial mindset and is always focused on the Business objectives and set strategies. He currently sits as an Executive Director with Whitecrest Partners Limited based in Victoria Island, Lagos as the Group Chief Investment Officer (GCIO) of the Financial Services Group which consist of Asset Management, Stockbroking, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Bureau de change and a Micro Finance Bank. Prior to joining Whitecrest Partners Ltd, he was the Deputy Managing Director of Lancelot Funds & Portfolio Management Limited. He is also a faculty lecturer with James Hope University and James Hope Business School founded by Jim Ovia based in Lekki Lagos. He is a faculty member with several top-notch training consultancy organizations. He sits on the Board of ECWA DEVELOPMENT FINANCE SCHEME LIMITED (EDFSL) and Several Organizations. He is a Husband and a Father…. Loves God, Loves People and Loves Work. Has Passion for leadership, youths, politics, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, mentorship, The Gospel, etc He is the Founder of Peculiar Innovative Consulting Services

23 year of Banking Experience in Operations, Audit, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing and Product Development