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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has constituted a full Board of Directors for Polaris Bank, signaling a major transition for the leading digital commercial retail bank.
The ten-man board, headed by Dr. Kassim Gidado as Board Chairman, brings together seasoned professionals with diverse expertise to drive the bank’s strategic initiatives.
New Board Members:
Dr. Kassim Gidado: Board Chairman, with over 35 years of experience in Engineering, Project Management, and Strategic Development.
Dr. Akwa Effiong Okon: Non-Executive Director, with experience in finance and law.
Mallam Ambursa Abubakar Umar: Non-Executive Director, expert in Enterprise Transformation and Development Finance.
Mrs. Ayaba M. Ayo-Joseph: Non-Executive Director, with over three decades of experience in the banking industry.
Mrs. Subulade Giwa Amu: Non-Executive Director, with expertise in financial services, real estate investment, and business process re-engineering.
Dr. Onosode Christopher: Non-Executive Director, with over 30 years of experience in business systems analysis and design.
Executive Management Team:
Mr. Kayode Lawal*: Managing Director/CEO, seasoned professional with over 3 decades of experience in the banking industry.
Mr. Chris Ofikulu: Executive Director, Retail and Commercial Banking.
Mrs. Abimbola Ozomah: Executive Director, Corporate and Investment Banking.
Mr. Sharafadeen Muhammed*: Executive Director, Operations.
The new board appointments are expected to strengthen Polaris Bank’s position as a leading digital bank, drive sustainable growth, and deliver exceptional value to stakeholders ¹.
