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James Adedeji is an experienced banking professional with strong expertise in relationship management, portfolio management, business development, customer engagement, and financial advisory services. He has demonstrated capacity in driving deposit mobilization, managing risk assets, supporting customer retention strategies, and delivering tailored financial solutions across diverse customer segments. With practical experience in the Nigerian banking industry, he possesses sound knowledge of credit administration, compliance, customer service excellence, and operational efficiency. He is passionate about professional growth, leadership development, and knowledge sharing within the financial services sector. As a mentor under the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria Mentee Programme, he is committed to guiding emerging professionals by sharing practical insights, fostering ethical banking practices, and supporting career development for future industry leaders.

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.

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