Sterling Bank Welcomes New Directors Jaiyeola and Ikwudinma

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc announced the appointment of Laoye Jaiyeola and Chinedu Ikwudinma as independent non-executive directors of Sterling Bank Limited. This follows the retirement of three directors—Michael Ajukwu, Olusola Oworu, and Olaitan Kajero—after their tenures expired, and the retirement of Tunde Adeola, an executive director, upon reaching the prescribed retirement age.

The announcement was made in a statement signed by Sunny Kanabe, the company secretary. Jaiyeola brings over 35 years of experience in financial services and corporate governance, having previously served at the Central Bank of Nigeria and as managing director and CEO of Kakawa Discount House Limited.

Ikwudinma, effective August 20, 2026, has over three decades of experience in international banking, having held senior positions at Citibank and most recently serving as group chief risk officer at Ecobank Transnational Incorporated.