CBN Approves Four New Directors for Abbey Mortgage Plc

Infostride News reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has given its nod to the appointment of four new non-executive directors for Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc, as disclosed in the company’s notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the investing public.

The newly appointed directors are Mrs. Christabel Onyejekwe, who takes on the role of an independent non-executive director, Ms. Jewel Okwechime as a non-executive director, Ms. Chika Ochonogor as a non-executive director, and Mr. Obinna C. Ufudo as a non-executive director.

Let’s delve into the profiles of these distinguished individuals.

Mrs. Christabel Onyejekwe
According to Geoff Amaghereonu, the Company Secretary, Mrs. Christabel Onyejekwe boasts over 30 years of banking experience garnered from esteemed institutions such as United Bank for Africa Plc, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, and Magnum Trust Bank, among others. Her expertise spans Corporate Strategy, Treasury Management, Performance Evaluation, and Information Technology. She retired as an Executive Director from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems (NIBSS). Mrs. Onyejekwe holds an MBA in Banking & Finance from ESUT Business School (1998) and an LL.B (Hons) from the University of Lagos (1985). Her educational achievements also include certificates in corporate-level strategy from Harvard Business School (2016) and Global Management from INSEAD Business School Spain (2014-2015).

Ms. Jewel Okwechime
Ms. Jewel Okwechime brings a wealth of knowledge to Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc with a BTech degree from Halton College, Cheshire, England, and an M.Eng in Chemical and Bio-Process Engineering from the University of Surrey, Guilford, England. Her core competencies encompass Environmental Engineering, Project Management, Risk Management, Sustainability Business Development, and Performance Optimization. Ms. Okwechime has held significant roles such as Senior Environmental Consultant at Atkins Global, Warrington, UK, and Director at J&R Environmental Services, London, UK. She currently serves as the Managing Director of Deltic Africa.

Ms. Chika Ochonogor
A dual-qualified lawyer, Ms. Chika Ochonogor boasts over 15 years of experience in both private and corporate practice. Her professional journey includes stints at Unilever Limited, UK, Aluko & Oyebode, Lagos, Edwards Wildman Palmer, London, UK, among others. She holds an LLB from the University of Kent Canterbury and a Master’s in International Business Law from the University of Toulouse, France. Presently, she serves as the Lead Consultant at Filament Consulting in Lagos.

Mr. Obinna C. Ufudo
Mr. Obinna C. Ufudo is a seasoned multi-sector management professional with an extensive 30-year postgraduate work history. His expertise spans banking, organizational set-up, financial strategy, personnel management, and corporate turnaround. Mr. Ufudo holds a B.Sc degree in Finance from Enugu State University of Technology, an MBA from the University of Navarra, Spain, and an M.Sc in International Securities Investment & Banking from the University of Reading, UK. He previously served as the President/CEO of the Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp) and presently holds the positions of Chairman at Atiat Limited and Chairman at Loan Book Limited.

The appointment of these accomplished individuals signifies a strategic move by Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc to strengthen its leadership team and enhance its capabilities in navigating the dynamic financial landscape. Infostride News will continue to provide comprehensive coverage of developments shaping the financial sector in Nigeria and beyond.