-Ebi, Adetu step down
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The bank, in a statement, said the current Chairman, Mr.
Ebi is, however, expected to continue in the role until the in-coming chairman assumes office, as part of the process of ensuring a smooth and successful transition.
Also, the bank announced that another member of its board, Mr.
"Under the chairmanship of Mr.
"The board is also pleased to announce that the retiring chairman will be succeeded by Mr.
Chike-Obi has over 40 years of experience in investment banking and the financial services sector, working with reputable global investment banking and asset management firms.
He provides overall leadership at Alpha African Advisory and has direct oversight over the capital raising division.
Prior to joining Alpha African Advisory, he was the inaugural Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer,
Chike-Obi was Founding President at
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the
"Ebi will, however, continue in the role until the in-coming chairman assumes office, as part of the process of ensuring a smooth and successful transition. The changes being announced further attest to
The outgoing chairman expressed delight in the results that the bank achieved under his stewardship.
He said: "I feel that the management team has consolidated on our plans to become one of the fastest-growing banks in the country strongly rooted in technology only comparable with the best in the world. I am confident that my successor will continue on that path to take the bank to its next stage of growth and advancement.
"I wish my successor, the management team, and the entire staff of
Adetu said: "It has been an honour to be part of the board over the last few years. Throughout this time, I have been humbled by the commitment and hard work of the board and management, and their passion for creating a truly global bank. I am very grateful to them, as I am to
The Managing Director/CEO,
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