By Ayomide Otitoju
Jaiz Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading non-interest financial institution, has announced the appointment of Ahmed Indimi and Nike Kolawole as Non-Executive Director and Independent Non-Executive Director, respectively, as part of efforts to enhance governance and strategic leadership.
In a statement issued Sunday, the bank said both appointments reflect its commitment to aligning with global best practices by onboarding professionals with proven track records in finance, governance, and strategic oversight.
Indimi, a prominent entrepreneur and energy executive, currently serves as Director and Head of Crude Marketing at Oriental Energy Resources. He is responsible for commercial operations, pricing strategy, and client engagement. He holds a bachelor’s degree in internet security and an MBA from the American InterContinental University, Atlanta.
Kolawole’s appointment, already approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), brings to the board decades of global finance experience. She previously held senior roles at Merrill Lynch, Citibank, Credit Suisse, and Goldman Sachs, where she served as Vice President with oversight of asset management, Eurobond issuance, and credit risk portfolios.
In 2007, she joined the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), rising to become Group General Manager of LNG Investment Management Services. During her tenure, she led major project financing efforts, including the acclaimed 2012 RDP Funding deal.
Kolawole holds a degree in economics from Suffolk University, Boston, and an MBA from Durham University Business School, UK. She is also a registered member of the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (formerly SFA).
Chairman of the Jaiz Bank Board, Mohammed Bintube, expressed confidence in the appointments, stating: “We are delighted to welcome Ahmed Indimi to the Board. His commercial insight and strategic perspective will help shape the future of our institution.”
On Kolawole, Bintube added, “Her depth of investment banking expertise and experience in capital mobilisation and stakeholder engagement will be invaluable as we continue to offer ethical, inclusive, and value-driven financial services.”
The appointments are seen as a strategic move to strengthen Jaiz Bank’s leadership as it seeks to expand its footprint in Nigeria’s competitive financial services sector.
