LOANNAGE

Mr. Yakubu Sadu is a vastly experienced Chartered Accountant, a knowledgeable and astute financial expert, trained in reputable institutions of learning in Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

Mr. Yakubu is a graduate in accounting from Auchi Polytechnic, widely recognized as an institution that has produced some of Nigeria’s most renowned Chartered Accountants. He obtained the Higher National Diploma in Accounting from that institution in 1987.

He qualified as a Chartered Accountant (ACA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) in 1989, almost immediately after graduation. He subsequently became a Fellow (FCA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), in 2003.

He has over 30 years of experience in the banking industry in Nigeria, out of which he spent 18 in Loannage.

Oladepo Matthew is an alumnus of the University of Lagos from where he obtained a B.Sc. degree (Chemistry) in 1983 and two years later became a Master of Science degree holder from the same citadel of knowledge.

He started his career with John Holt Plc and rose through the ranks to become a General Manager from 2000 – 2002 having held several management positions. He served at different levels and sections in the company with his experience covering Production & Quality Control, Personnel and Administration before opting for an early retirement in 2002 and has since been engaged in business and public service.

Currently he serves on the board of several limited liability companies like Cereem Investment Limited, SW8 Investment Limited, IBK Services Limited and Spectrum Ventures Limited to mention a few.

Wole Akinleye

With almost 3 decades of cognate Banking experience, Wole Akinleye is the Executive Director responsible for co-ordinating business development activities in the South for Wema Bank.

His work experience cuts across all major areas of banking operations including Retail, Corporate Banking and Risk Management.

Wole Akinleye was Group Head, Business Development, Lagos for StanbicIBTC prior to joining Loannage. At StanbicIBTC, he held at various times, the role of Regional Head, Retail & Commercial Banking in the Bank’s Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland and South-West regions.

Folake is an astute finance professional and banker of repute with over 32years working experience in banking, professional accounting and auditing practice. Her experience spans Corporate Strategy, Financial Control, Operations, Technology, Risk management, Audit, Mergers & Acquisitions, Credit and Marketing.

Prior to joining Loannage, Folake was Chief Financial Officer and later, Chief Compliance Officer of LAPO Micro-Finance Bank where she was instrumental to the successful merger of 5 different banks to form Sterling Bank plc. She also anchored the integration and service reengineering process of the newly formed bank’s operational platform. Folake left LAPO Micro-Finance Bank to establish JFSC consulting, now Averti Professional Managers after a successful merger of four consulting firms in October 2013.

Mr. Yakubu Sadu is a vastly experienced Chartered Accountant, a knowledgeable and astute financial expert, trained in reputable institutions of learning in Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

Mr. Yakubu is a graduate in accounting from Auchi Polytechnic, widely recognized as an institution that has produced some of Nigeria’s most renowned Chartered Accountants. He obtained the Higher National Diploma in Accounting from that institution in 1987.

He qualified as a Chartered Accountant (ACA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) in 1989, almost immediately after graduation. He subsequently became a Fellow (FCA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), in 2003.

He has over 30 years of experience in the banking industry in Nigeria, out of which he spent 18 in Loannage.

Dr. Janet Okon-Udoh is the Deputy Managing Director of Lonnage.

With over 20 years cognate banking and broad executive management experience, Dr J. Okon-Udoh rose through the ranks to her current position.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree from University of Jos, an MBA from University of Calabar and a Doctorate degree in Business Administration from Apollos University, Great Falls, Montana, USA. Her dissertation was on inspirational leadership and her findings have been recognized as a major contribution in leadership and people management.

She was trained in strategic thinking and management at Wharton Business School, Pennsylvania, USA and also holds a Certificate in Management from Harvard Business School, Boston, USA.

She is a member of notable professional bodies including the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Institute of Credit Administration, Nigerian Institute of Management, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Nigeria and Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators.

Until his appointment as an Risk Anaylist, Umar Umaru Adamu was a General Manager and Zonal Head supervising 7 branches and 3 Strategic Business Units in Abuja and also coordinate 3 zones comprising over 20 branches in the North-West and North East.

Umar graduated in 1990 with B.Sc (Hons) Accounting from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and later obtained an MSc. (Banking & Finance) from Bayero University Kano in 1998. He started his banking career 23 years ago in 1993 at Citibank (Nigeria International Bank).

He joined Loannage. in 2016 as an Assistant General Manager.  Through his career, Umaru has held several management positions before this appointment.

He is a Fellow of Nigerian Institute of Loan and Risk Management, Honorary Senior Member, Chartered Institute of Bankers and Member, Nigerian Institute of Management.

Nathan Alozie is the Company Secretary/Legal Adviser of Loannage. He joined the bank on July 14, 2014 and became the Company Secretary/Legal Adviser in February, 2016.

He graduated Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Law in 1992 from the then Bendel (Edo) State and Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, and attended the Nigerian Law School, Lagos State between 1992 and 1993. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1993 with Second Class Honours (Upper Division). He obtained a Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M) from the University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State in 1996.

While at the University and the Nigerian Law School, he won several awards including – the Best Graduating Student in Banking, Insurance and Negotiable Instrument, Sir. Darnley Alexander’s Prize for Best Student in Legal Drafting and Conveyancing, Chief Ernest Shonekan’s Prize for Best Student in Legal Drafting and Conveyancing, Chief F.R.A. Williams Prize for Best Student in Legal Drafting and Conveyancing.

Oladoyin Olugbuyi is the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) of the bank.

 She is a First Class Economics graduate from the University of Lagos (1989) and holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the same university.

Mrs Olukemi joined Loannage. in 2014 and has over twenty-six (26) years cognate banking experience which cuts across domestic operations, corporate banking, treasury management, human resources and learning management.

 She is a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), honorary member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) and Full Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM).

 Oladoyin Olukemi has attended several local and international courses and programs including Driving Performance through Talent Management for Senior Executives (Harvard Business School), Essentials for Leadership (London Business School), Treasury Risk Management (Euromoney, London) and the Bond Program (Euromoney, London).

Dr. Alex Badda is a Chartered Accountant and holds an MBA.

He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accounts of Nigeria (FCA), Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (FCIB) and an Associate, Chartered Institute of Taxation (ACIT).

He has attended several international courses including INSEAD Business School, Fontainebleau, France; Havard Business School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Booth School of Business, University of Chicago, USA; London School of Economics (LSE) UK, and Oxford Princeton Programme, Oxford, United Kingdom.

Mr. Olisa has spent over twenty seven (27) years in the Nigerian Banking Industry. He joined the services of the bank in 2014. His experience covers Treasury, Banking Operations, Credit Risk Management, Telecommunication, Oil and Gas, Internal Control as well as Branch Management and Zonal Management.

Prior to his appointment, he was a General Manager and Chief Inspector of the bank, overseeing the Internal Audit and Inspection of the Group.