President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of two new Executive Directors at the Bank of Industry (BOI). Rotimi Akinde will serve as Executive Director for Corporate Finance and Risk Management, while Ifeoma Uz’Okpala will lead the Large Enterprises Directorate.
Akinde brings over 20 years of experience in investment and corporate banking, with expertise in capital raising, corporate finance, and project finance. He has held various roles at reputable institutions, including Infrastructure Delivery International, Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility, and UBA Plc.
Uz’Okpala, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, has been with BOI since 2014. She has held key positions, including Group Head of Large Enterprises Credit and Chief Risk Officer. Her expertise spans credit and risk management, internal audit, corporate finance, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risk matters.
Both appointments are effective immediately, and the new directors are expected to bring their expertise to drive growth and success at the Bank of Industry.
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