The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reconstituted the board of directors of Keystone Bank as part of its efforts to drive sustainable growth in the institution. The announcement was made on Wednesday.
A statement from Keystone Bank confirmed the appointment of Lady Ada Chukwudozie as the new board chairman, alongside five other non-executive directors: Abdul-Rahman Esene, Mrs. Fola Akande, Akintola Ayodeji Olusoji, Obijiaku Samuel, and Senator Farouk Bello.
Additionally, the CBN named two new executive directors—Ladi Oluwole and Abubakar Usman Bello.
Lady Ada Chukwudozie, a seasoned business strategist with nearly 30 years of experience, has held leadership positions across industries including De-Endy Industrial Company, Dozzy Group, and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria.
Abdul-Rahman Esene brings over 43 years of expertise in banking, investment management, and corporate finance, having held roles at Fidelity Bank, Afrinvest, and Global Arbitrage International Inc.
Mrs. Fola Akande, with more than 25 years of experience in legal and risk management, has worked with global companies like Cadbury, Stanbic Chartered Bank, and Shell.
Akintola Ayodeji Olusoji, who has built a 30-year career in accounting and finance, has held key positions at Sterling Bank, Access Bank, and Intercontinental Bank.
Obijiaku Samuel, with over 35 years of banking and treasury operations experience, has previously worked at Zenith Bank and Fidelity Bank.
Senator Farouk Bello, a seasoned banker, has over two decades of experience and has led initiatives in both the public and private sectors, including roles in the National Assembly and Guaranty Trust Bank.
The two new executive directors bring significant expertise: Ladi Oluwole, as Executive Director of Risk Management, has over 20 years of experience in credit and risk management, including previous roles at Bank of America. Abubakar Usman Bello, Executive Director for the Northern Directorate, has extensive experience managing corporate, retail, and public sector clients.
Keystone Bank’s Managing Director and CEO, Hassan Imam, expressed confidence in the new board members, noting that their collective experience would be pivotal in the bank’s repositioning and growth trajectory.
“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.
