Women On The Rise: Eight Female MDs Leading Nigerian Banks

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'With seven women landing the topmost job in 23 of the country’s leading banks – four of them appointed in 2021 – this represents a massive boost to the actualization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).'

Miriam Olusanya. Photo: LinkedIn/Miriam Olusanya.Her appointment earned her the accolade as the first female MD of the financial institution in its 31-year history. She succeeds Segun Agbaje.

Nneka is a graduate of the University of Nigeria where she earned a Bachelor of Laws degree. Since joining the bank in 2015, she has attended several executive training in many globally acclaimed business schools.Tomi Somefun. Photo: LinkedIn/Tomi SomefunTomi Somefun began her journey as the MD/CEO of Unity Bank in August 2015 after a career stretching 26 years in the banking industry.

A graduate of Education in English from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Somefun also holds an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Business Administration from the Redeemer’s University, Nigeria.Yemisi Edun became the first female MD of First City Monument Bank after formerly serving as acting managing director of the bank.

Smith has 28 years of experience in the industry and boasts an impressive profile and fellowship/membership of high-ranking institutes in the financial sector and was appointed as the MD of the bank in April 2021.With work experiences in South Africa and the UK among others, Ireti carved her name in the sands of history after becoming the first female MD/CEO of Citibank Nigeria in September 2020.

 

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