The board of directors of Keystone Bank has been reconstituted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to ensure sustained growth.
The new board chairman is Lady Ada Chukwudozie, and five other non-executive directors are Abdul Rahman Esene, Mrs. Fola Akande, Akintola Ayodeji Olusoji, Obijiaku Samuel, and Sen. Farouk Bello.
Also, the CBN also named two new executive directors, Ladi Oluwole and Abubakar Usman Bello.
Lady Ada Chukwudozie is a major player in Nigeria’s corporate sector with approximately 30 years of expertise in company planning, management, and administration.
Her knowledge spans several industries, including De-Endy Industrial Company Limited, Dozzy Group, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, and Vogue Afrique Magazine.
Abdul-Rahman Esene has over 43 years of expertise in banking, investment management, and corporate finance, having held executive positions at significant organisations such as Fidelity Bank, Afrinvest, and Global Arbitrage International Inc.
Mrs. Fola Akande has over 25 years of expertise in legal, compliance, and risk management, having worked for multinational businesses such as Cadbury, Stanbic Chartered Bank, and Shell.
Akintola Ayodeji Olusoji has a renowned 30-year career in accounting, finance, and business development, having worked for Sterling Bank, Access Bank, and Intercontinental Bank. Obijiaku Samuel, who has over 35 years of expertise in banking and treasury operations, has had a considerable impact on Nigeria’s financial system.
He previously worked for Zenith Bank and Fidelity Bank. Senator Farouk Bello is a seasoned banker with over 20 years of expertise.
He has led efforts in both the public and commercial sectors, including the National Assembly and Guarantee Trust Bank.
Keystone Bank has appointed two new executive directors. Ladi Oluwole, Executive Director of Risk Management, has over 20 years of experience in credit and enterprise risk management, including roles at Bank of America.
Abubakar Usman Bello, Executive Director of the Northern Directorate, has extensive experience managing corporate, retail, and public sector clients.
“We are pleased to welcome the new chairman, non-executive directors, and executive directors to the board of Keystone Bank.
“We are confident that their extensive experience will be invaluable as we continue to reposition the bank to seize emerging economic opportunities while maintaining strong corporate governance and providing our customers with a secure and reliable banking experience,” Imam said.
