Abbey Mortgage Bank Appoints Okonkwo Executive Director

Nume Ekeghe 

Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc, has strengthened its Executive Management team with the appointment of Mr. John Okonkwo as Executive Director, Finance, Risk, and Operations.

Okonkwo is an accomplished and experienced Finance and Operations Professional, Auditor, Risk Management Practitioner, Board and Corporate Governance Advisor, Compliance Risk Management and Sustainability Services Professional.

He has over 20 years of experience leading strategic initiatives across industries with a particular focus on financial services. He is KPMG-trained, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) and an Alumnus of the Advanced Management Programme (AMP) of the Lagos Business School (LBS).

In his new role, Okonkwo will be responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight across the Bank’s finance, risk management, and operations functions, ensuring they align with Abbey’s long-term vision of delivering innovative, customer-centric financial solutions.

Commenting on the appointment, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc, Samuel Oni said, “We are delighted to welcome John to the Board. His extensive experience across finance, risk management, and corporate governance will be instrumental in deepening our institutional resilience and driving operational excellence as we continue to position Abbey for long-term growth.”

On his part, Managing Director of Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc, Mobolaji Adewumi said: “John’s appointment comes at a crucial time in our transformation journey. His deep expertise and leadership will further strengthen our operational backbone, helping us build a more resilient, efficient, and customer-focused institution.”