How I help mentees
As a mentor, I would like to help mentees by sharing the practical knowledge, leadership insights, and technical expertise I’ve gained over the years working in risk management, fintech operations, and business strategy. My goal is to guide them in building the mindset, discipline, and strategic thinking needed to succeed in today’s fast-evolving financial ecosystem.
I can provide value by helping mentees:
Understand how to balance innovation with risk management, especially in fintech and financial services where agility and compliance must coexist.
Learn how to build and implement operational and risk frameworks that can support business growth sustainably.
Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing real-world challenges such as fraud prevention, credit analytics, and enterprise risk.
Strengthen their leadership and decision-making capabilities through case studies, personal experiences, and mentorship conversations.
Gain exposure to regulatory expectations, corporate governance, and business ethics, preparing them for executive-level responsibilities.
Ultimately, I want to help mentees see risk management not just as a control function but as a strategic enabler that drives business success. My approach is hands-on and practical, using real examples, guidance, and actionable advice to help them grow into confident, competent, and ethical professionals.
Key accomplishments
Throughout my career, I have played strategic leadership roles in Risk Management, Operations, and Business Strategy within the financial services and fintech industries, building and leading frameworks that drive growth while ensuring strong governance and compliance.
I'm the Chief Risk Officer for Myrentease. Prior to that, i was the Country Head of Risk Management at Fintech Farm, I led the design and implementation of a full-scale Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, covering credit, operational, IT, compliance, and reputational risks. I developed the company’s Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans, chaired risk-related committees, and provided insights that directly informed executive and board decisions. Additionally, I oversaw collections and recovery strategies, as well as the design of credit rating systems aligned with regulatory standards and PCI-DSS compliance for digital card products.
Prior to that, as Group Head of Risk Management at Creditville Nigeria Limited, I managed enterprise-wide risks across multiple subsidiaries, including microfinance and asset management businesses. I developed and implemented policies for fraud prevention, credit underwriting, and regulatory reporting, ensuring full compliance with CBN and NDIC requirements. My leadership significantly improved portfolio quality and reduced operational losses through enhanced collections and restructuring frameworks.
Earlier in my career at Rosabon Financial Services, I served as General Manager, Risk and Strategy, where I spearheaded the integration of risk management into strategic planning. I designed tools for fraud detection, enterprise risk reporting, and risk culture development across business units. My work helped position the company as a more resilient, data-driven financial institution.
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