A new Board of Directors for Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s digital retail subsidiary, has been established by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Kassim Gidado has been appointed Chairman of the Board, an academician and seasoned strategic planner.
Other non-executive directors include Akwa Effiong Okon, Ambursa Abubakar Umar, Ayaba M. Ayo-Joseph, Giwa-Amu Subulade Ibironke, and Onosode Christopher.
There are a number of members with varied expertise as well as leadership abilities joining the board this time around, which will in turn elevate Polaris Bank’s strategic operations, according to Polaris Bank’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer – Mr. Kayode Lawal.
The appointments mark an important milestone in Polaris Bank’s quest to grow consistently while providing remarkable benefits to its partners.
Having worked as a Project Manager and Engineer for more than 35 years, Gidado brings valuable experience in strategic planning. Dr. Akwa Effiong Okon is an experienced legal practitioner who also served as a Special Assistant on Finance and Managing Director at the Niger Delta Development Commission.
Dr. Ambursa Abubakar Umar has profound experience in the banking industry, spanning 30 years as an expert in Enterprise Transformation and Development Finance. Ayaba Ayo-Joseph has worked in the banking industry for more than thirty years.
With an MBA from the University of Warwick, UK, Giwa-Amu Subulade Ibironke has experience of over 27 years in financial services. Having a PhD in Economics, Onosode Christopher has been working for over thirty years in business systems analysis and design.
The CBN is committed to ensuring the success and stability of Polaris Bank, as shown in the new board composition.
