Tinubu appoints new board of directors for Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation

Segun Atanda/

In a bid to facilitate access to consumer credit for Nigerian citizens, President Bola Tinubu has appointed a new board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP).

The nominees will include experienced professionals and experts who will be responsible for implementing the corporation’s mission.

According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the newly appointed members are:
– Otunba Aderemi Abdul – Chairman of the Board (Independent Director)
– Eng. Uzoma Nwagba – Managing Director/CEO
– Ms. Aisha Abdullahi – Executive Director (Credit, Risk & Portfolio)/CRO
– Mrs. Olanike Kolawole – Executive Director (Operations)/COO
– Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang – Non-Executive Director (MOFI Nominated)
– Dr. Peter Iwegbu – Non-Executive Director (NIMC Nominated)
– Mr. Mohammed Nasiru Abbas – Non-Executive Director (nominated by FMITI)
– Mr. Marvin Nadah – Non-Executive Director (nominated by FCCPC)
– FMF Representative – Non-Executive Director (FMF)

Ngelale stressed that the President has confidence in the abilities of the new board members to achieve CREDICORP’s objective of expanding access to consumer credit across the country.

“The President expects that the new board members of this key institution will leverage their vast experience, competence and commitment in the discharge of their functions to achieve CREDICORP’s mission of accelerating access to consumer credit for millions of Nigerians,” Ngelale stated.

These appointments mark an important step in President Tinubu’s efforts to enhance financial inclusion and economic growth in Nigeria.