Jaiz Bank appoints Indimi, Kolawole into board

Jaiz Bank Plc, Nigeria’s pioneering non-interest financial institution, has announced the appointments of Ahmed Mohammed Indimi and Nike Kolawole as Non-Executive Director and Independent Non-Executive Director, respectively, in order to reinforce its leadership and enhance its governance structure. The appointments, disclosed in an official statement released in Abuja on Sunday, emphasised the bank’s commitment to […]

Jaiz Bank Plc, Nigeria’s pioneering non-interest financial institution, has announced the appointments of Ahmed Mohammed Indimi and Nike Kolawole as Non-Executive Director and Independent Non-Executive Director, respectively, in order to reinforce its leadership and enhance its governance structure.

The appointments, disclosed in an official statement released in Abuja on Sunday, emphasised the bank’s commitment to ethical leadership and value-based financial services through the inclusion of professionals with exceptional records in energy, finance, and strategic development.

“Ahmed Mohammed Indimi, a respected player in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, joins the Board with significant commercial and operational expertise, shaped by his current role as Director and Head of Crude Marketing at Oriental Energy Resources. “Indimi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (Internet Security) and an MBA from the American InterContinental University, Atlanta. His appointment aligns with the bank’s vision to broaden sectoral representation and enhance strategic oversight in support of national economic development,” the statement partly read.

“Nike Kolawole, a seasoned financial executive with extensive global and domestic experience, brings to the Board decades of expertise in investment banking, capital markets, and infrastructure finance. Her global career includes leadership roles at Merrill Lynch, Citibank, Goldman Sachs, and Credit Suisse, where she specialized in credit risk, asset management and Eurobond issuance,” it added.

Commenting on the appointments, Chairman of the Board, Mohammed Mustapha Bintube, said: “We are delighted to welcome Ahmed Indimi to the Board of Jaiz Bank. His commercial acumen, sectoral knowledge, and long-term investment perspective will be a tremendous asset as we advance our mission of leading non-interest and ethical banking in Nigeria.”

On Kolawole’s appointment, he said: “We are honoured to have Nike Kolawole join the Board. Her distinguished track record, integrity, and strategic insight will significantly contribute to our goal of delivering inclusive, ethical, and innovative financial services.”