Key Risk Executives Driving Growth in Nigeria's Banks

Adebimpe Odunuga serves as the Chief Risk Officer of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), a position she assumed in February 2026 after over a decade at the bank. Prior to this role, she was Group Head of Credit Risk Management from July 2021.

Odunuga has extensive experience in credit monitoring and risk management, having spent about 14 years at FCMB. Dr. Sylvanus Eneche has been the Chief Risk Officer of Wema Bank Plc since November 2017, following his tenure as Acting Chief Risk Officer from September 2015 to October 2017.

With over 17 years at Wema Bank, Eneche has held various positions, including Zonal Manager and Vice President at Cowry Asset Management. He is a CFA Charterholder and completed the Oxford Advanced Management and Leadership Programme in June 2024.

The roles of these executives have gained prominence as Nigerian banks, including FCMB and Wema Bank, expand their market valuations significantly in 2026.