Bank Directors Appoints Olorunshola Board Chairman

Nume Ekeghe

The Bank Directors Association of Nigeria (BDAN), has announce the appointment of Dr. Oluwayemisi Olorunshola as Chairman of its Board of Directors, following the retirement of Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi upon the successful completion of his tenure.

Olorunshola currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Wema Bank Plc and brings to the role over 25 years of cumulative experience spanning supply chain management, business leadership, and corporate governance. She has over 15 years’ experience in a multinational organisation and more than a decade of experience as a business manager, with deep expertise across business and production planning, procurement, distribution, import and export operations, and logistics services.

Speaking on the appointment, the Chief Executive Officer of BDAN, Adebukola Orenuga, stated: “Dr. Olorunshola is a principled and accomplished leader with significant board and business experience. She has consistently demonstrated dedication to the vision and mission of the Association. We are confident that under her leadership, BDAN will continue to strengthen its strategic impact and advance its mandate of representing and promoting the interests of Bank Directors and Banks in Nigeria.”

She added that the Association also extends its sincere appreciation to Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi for his exemplary leadership, dedication, and invaluable contributions during his tenure as Chairman. We thank our member banks for their continued trust and look forward to our next chapter of growth.