⏱ 10+ Years ✕
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Adedeji Ayooluwa James
BRANCH MANAGER · ACCESS BANK PLC
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.
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ELKANAH OGONNA OGONNA CHUKWU
Sales & Marketing, Money Markets · ADINO ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED
I have worked as a Business Development Manager, Credit Analyst and Data Analyst in Commercial Banks. Currently I am in Asset Management by choice. This gives me a well-rounded experience in the Nigerian Financial Industry.
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KIKANWA MARY AKPENYI
Business Consulting · Yashua Cares Limited
Kikanwa Akpenyi is a Senior Director in charge of Audit and Advisory at Ha-Shem Limited and a seasoned transformation consultant. With over two decades in banking and other regulated sectors, she specializes in CX Optimisation (Service Quality Management, Contact Centre, Complaints Management, Customer Insights & Analytics), Capacity Development, Process Improvement, Internal Controls and Audit across the banking and other regulated industries. She is known for translating strategy into measurable outcomes through hands-on leadership, skill development, effective resource management and technology-enabled process optimisation.
Her career includes senior leadership roles at Skye Bank (Now Polaris Bank Limited) and Heritage Bank, where she served as Group Head, Customer Experience & Analytics; Group Head, Internal Control; and Chief Audit Executive
Previously, as Lead Consultant at Yashua Cares Limited, she successfully led business transformation projects for several clients.
A notable achievement includes leading initiatives that significantly improved her bank’s KPMG Customer Experience ranking in 2020. She was also instrumental to the launch of Financial Literacy for Schools in Nigeria, one of the key Financial Inclusion strategies by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
She holds Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in Economics, an MBA from Bangor University (Wales), and is a Fellow of both the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (FCIB) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA, UK). She is an active leader within the Association of Professional Women Bankers, the female wing of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIBN), having held several Executive Committee roles, including Social and Publicity Secretary (2019-2023), Financial Secretary (2023-2025) and Honorary Secretary (2025-2027).
Recognised as a collaborative and hands-on leader, she is passionate about people empowerment, continuous development, and innovation, earning a reputation as a mentor, role model, and pioneer in her field.
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EJENGAOMA AKUDO AJOKU
Zonal Compliance Officer · Access Bank Plc
I have an MSc in Management and have over 20years experience in the financial sector
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EZE IHEUKWUMERE Iheukwumere NWAKANMA
Head Agribusiness and Non oil Export · Union Bank
Agribusiness Finance Expert, Business Development and Operations Manager with over 2 decades of notable achievement in leading strategic initiatives, building partnerships, coordinating programmes and enhancing processes within the Finance and Agricultural sectors. Demonstrates proven expertise in engaging decision-makers and devising winning strategies and solutions. Known for establishing a systematic partner outreach and relationship management process while strategising viable ways to grow current partnerships. Recognised for leading teams to achieve a track record of outstanding performance and results while directing the agric interventions and programme to achieve set objectives. Successful at improving operations, impacting business growth and enhancing service delivery. Hands-on individual who can combine a confident approach with excellent communication skills. Highly functional in an environment that expects a high ethical standard and degree of critical judgement to be followed.
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Adenike Olubukola Odukomaiya
Chief Audit Executive · Stanbic IBTC Bank
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UMAR MUHAMMAD GIDE
Senior Manager, Research · Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation
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.
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ENUBIAKA INNOCENT ONYAH
Snr Hr Business Consultant · Premirica Canada
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IBRAHIM ABDULKADIR IBRAHIM
Head, Enterprise Risk Management & Compliance · A.B.U Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited
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.
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EJIOFOR CHUKWUELUE
Partner & Co Founder · Truss Ugavi LLC
Ejiofor Chukwuelue is a finance, analytics, and operations leader with more than 25 years of experience across healthcare, banking, technology, and consulting. He currently serves as Lead, Finance & Operations at Texas Oncology, where he supports financial performance, operational analytics, and data-driven decision-making within a complex healthcare environment.
His career includes senior leadership roles at Keystone Bank, where he served as Head of Technology & Telecommunications and previously as Head of Aviation & Projects, as well as earlier roles in banking, product management, and business analysis. Across these roles, Ejiofor has developed strong expertise in financial analysis, business performance, risk management, technology-enabled transformation, project leadership, and strategic decision support.
Ejiofor holds an MSc in Business Analytics from Hult Business School, an Executive MBA from Pan-Atlantic University, and a BSc in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Port Harcourt. His professional credentials include Project Management Professional (PMP), SAFe 5 Scrum Master, and fellowships with the Chartered Institute of Loan & Risk Management and the Association of Enterprise Risk Management Professionals. He also holds a certification in Trade Finance.
Based in Texas, Ejiofor brings a combination of financial discipline, analytical capability, operational leadership, and cross-industry experience to organizations seeking to improve performance, strengthen decision-making, and execute complex initiatives.
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AINA OMOWUNMI AMAH
Chief Audit Executive · ProvidusBank Ltd
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ESTHER ADEBIMPE ESTHER OGUNLEYE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FINANCE AND OPERATIONS, CHAIR OF THE BOARD · STANDARD ADJUSTERS AND CO LTD
Banking is a chosen career for me hence my working in the banking sector is intentional. I got to the top of my career when I got appointed as the pioneer Managing Director of Bowen Microfinance Bank,Lagos. This is the peak of my banking career and I successfully managed the bank for 10 years. I am a Microfinance Expert certified by CIBN and also by Frankfurt School of Management & Finance, Germany. In commercial banking, my experience in banking spreads over,Credit Appraisal, Administration and management, Marketing and Relationship Management, Asset management , Risk Management and Microfinance Banking. I have also had opportunity of working with the two regulatory bodies in banking, NDIC and CBN. I have enjoyed mentorship and sponsorship in my banking career. I also do consultancy for some international bodies. I am a member of the Board of Microfinance Development Company and currently the Chairperson of Standard Adjusters & Co Ltd. With hindsight into my years in banking , and deep insight into what banking entails , I'm well positioned to mentor others navigating the same career path.