CRC Credit Bureau Appoint Akhidenor Non-Executive Director

CRC Credit Bureau Limited, the leading Credit Bureau in Nigeria and Africa, has announced the appointment of Mr. Patrick Ehidiame Akhidenor as a Non-Executive Director  on its Board of Directors, following the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Akhidenor joins the Board as the representative of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, succeeding Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, who was recently appointed the Group Managing Director of First Bank.

Akhidenor brings to CRC over three decades of distinguished experience in the banking and financial services industry, with expertise spanning credit and risk management, corporate finance, operations, and strategic leadership.

He currently serves as the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a position he assumed in July 2024, where he has been instrumental in strengthening the bank’s credit and enterprise risk frameworks, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple markets.

Speaking on this appointment, the Chairman of the Board, Mr. Joel Owoade, commended the selection of Mr. Akhidenor as Non-Executive Director of CRC. He stated:
“We are delighted to welcome Mr. Patrick Akhidenor to CRC’s Board. His wealth of experience in credit, risk management, and governance will further strengthen CRC’s strategic focus as we continue to promote responsible lending, financial inclusion, and data-driven credit infrastructure in Nigeria and beyond.”

Dr. ‘Tunde Popoola, MD/CEO of CRC Credit Bureau, added that the decision to bring Akhidenor on board as a Non-Executive Director reflects CRC’s unwavering commitment to corporate governance and its ambition to remain the leading credit bureau in Nigeria and Africa.