EVELYN OGHENEFEJIRO UGUTE
HEAD OPERATIONS · INFINITY MICROFINANCE BANK LTD
? UGUTE EVELYN OGHENEFEJIRO
(Also known as Obodo Evelyn Fejiro)
FICA, MCIB, PGD Bus. Admin
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?️ Leadership & Executive Roles
• Managing Director/CEO, Coastline Microfinance Bank Ltd, Delta State
Led the bank for over six years, championing regulatory compliance, operational growth, and customer outreach initiatives.
• Chairperson, National Association of Microfinance Banks (NAMB), Delta State Chapter (2022–2024)
Provided strategic oversight, policy advocacy, and coordinated the activities of microfinance banks within the state.
• Former Secretary General, NAMB South-South Zone
Played a key role in regional coordination, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory policy dialogue.
• Member, National Executive Committee (NEC), NAMB
Contributed to national-level decision-making and industry advocacy for sustainable microfinance development.
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? Thought Leadership & Consultancy
• Chief Consultant, Evolvepro Consultancy
Offers expert advisory services to financial institutions on operational efficiency, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and staff capacity development.
• Founder & CEO, Divlyn Career Hub
A career and business development platform providing:
o Microfinance Career Guide – job support, career orientation, and 500+ bank profiles
o AI Money-Making Skills Program – empowering individuals and small businesses with income-generating AI tools and skills
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? Education & Certifications
• PGD in Business Administration, Delta State University, Abraka
• PGD in Credit Administration, Institute of Credit Administration
• Certified Microfinance Banker (MCIB) – Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria
• FICA – Fellow, Institute of Credit Administration
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?️ Specialized Training & Capacity Building
• Branch Operations Management (Understanding the Branch MPR) – FITC
• Mitigating Due Diligence Exposure & Emerging ML/FT/PF Risks – For Microfinance Banks
• Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance & Strategic Leadership – DBN Capacity Building Program for MFBs/OFIs
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? Awards & Recognition
• Exemplary Leadership Award, NAMB Delta Chapter (2022–2024)
• Widely acknowledged for impactful leadership, capacity development, and regulatory excellence in the microfinance sector.
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? Social Presence
• LinkedIn: Fejiro Ugute
• Twitter (X): @evelyn_fejiro_u
• Instagram: @fejiro_ugute
• Facebook: Obodo Evelyn Fejiro
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? Current Role
• Head of Operations, Infinity Microfinance Bank Ltd, Lagos
Currently leading operations, overseeing core units such as customer service, teller, fund transfer, vaulting, and GL postings to ensure seamless service delivery and regulatory compliance.