Full List Of Women Leading Top Nigerian Banks

12 months ago Readership

The Nigerian banking sector has seen a remarkable increase in the number of women at the helm. This shift towards gender inclusivity reflects a broader global trend of empowering women in leadership roles.

Here, we present an extensive list of Nigerian banks led by women:

Miriam Olusanya – Managing Director/CEO of Guaranty Trust (GT) Bank.
Yemisi Edun – Managing Director of First City Monument Bank Limited (FCMB).
Halima Buba – CEO of SunTrust Bank.
Ireti Samuel-Ogbu – CEO of Citibank Nigeria.
Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe – MD/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc.
Tomi Somefun – CEO of Unity Bank.
Kafilat Araoye – CEO of Lotus Bank.
Bukola Smith – CEO of FSDH Merchant Bank.
Yetunde B. Oni – Managing Director/CEO of Union Bank.
Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji – Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank.

This list represents a significant stride towards inclusive leadership in Nigeria’s financial sector. The presence of women in these high-profile roles is not only inspiring but also paves the way for future generations of female leaders in the banking industry and beyond.