By Aaior Comfort

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a reconstitution of Keystone Bank’s board of directors as part of its strategy to ensure the bank’s sustained growth. The new appointments, made public on Wednesday, include a new board chairman and several non-executive and executive directors.

New Board Chairman and Non-Executive Directors:
Lady Ada Chukwudozie has been appointed as the new board chairman. She brings nearly three decades of experience in business strategy, management, and administration, with notable roles at De-Endy Industrial Company Limited, Dozzy Group, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, and Vogue Afrique Magazine.
Abdul-Rahman Esene, with over 43 years in banking, investment management, and corporate finance, has held leadership roles in institutions such as Fidelity Bank and Afrinvest.
Mrs. Fola Akande has over 25 years of experience in legal, compliance, and risk management, having worked with global brands like Cadbury, Stanbic Chartered Bank, and Shell.
Akintola Ayodeji Olusoji brings a distinguished 30-year career in accounting, finance, and business development from his roles at Sterling Bank and Access Bank.
Obijiaku Samuel, with more than 35 years in banking and treasury operations, has worked with Zenith Bank and Fidelity Bank.
Senator Farouk Bello, a seasoned banker with over 20 years of experience, has led initiatives in both the public and private sectors, including the National Assembly and Guaranty Trust Bank.

New Executive Directors:
Ladi Oluwole is appointed as the Executive Director of Risk Management. He has over two decades of experience in credit and enterprise risk management, including roles at Bank of America.
Abubakar Usman Bello will serve as the Executive Director for the Northern Directorate, bringing extensive experience in managing corporate, retail, and public sector clients.

Keystone Bank’s Managing Director and CEO, Hassan Imam, expressed confidence in the new board members. He emphasized their extensive experience would be crucial for the bank’s continued repositioning and growth, as well as maintaining strong corporate governance and providing secure and reliable banking services.

Imam stated, “We are pleased to welcome the new chairman, non-executive directors, and executive directors to the board of Keystone Bank. Their wealth of experience will be invaluable as we continue to reposition the bank to seize emerging economic opportunities while maintaining strong corporate governance.”