Wema Bank has announced the addition of two new directors to its Board effective February 2, 2024.
The two new directors are strong leaders in their relevant sectors and will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the board of the Bank.
The Bank said it has received approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria to appoint the new directors, namely: Yusuf Kazaure – Non-Executive Director and Segun Opeke. – Executive Director.
Kazaure is a seasoned professional with over 35 years of cumulative multi-sector working experience spanning Architecture, Construction, Banking, as well as Information and Communication Technology.
He is an experienced corporate and technology industry executive, focused on transformative outcomes and motivated by challenges.
Kazaure obtained a BSc and MSc in Architecture from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria.
He is also an alumnus of Bayero University Kano, Nigeria and Oxford University, United Kingdom where he obtained an MBA and Diploma in computing respectively.
He is currently pursuing a PhD in Cyber security at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria.
Segun Opeke is a result-oriented professional banker with over 35 years of working experience from leading Nigerian commercial banks. He studied Banking and Finance at the University of Lagos and thereafter obtained an MBA from the same University of Lagos in 1999.
He is also an alumnus of the Columbia Business School, New York and the London Business School, United Kingdom.
Segun started his career at Chartered Bank Limited and played diverse strategic roles in various banking institutions including leading the consumer banking team at FSB International Bank before proceeding to Prudent Bank as an Area Manager.
Following the consolidation of Skye Bank in 2006, Segun worked as the bank’s Treasurer, Regional Director and later became the Group Head of Corporate Banking, Aviation and Maritime group.
Upon Polaris Bank taking over the defunct Skye Bank in 2018, Segun was made an Executive Director in charge of Lagos Business and Corporate Banking directorates until June 2023 when he retired from the Bank.
Segun has attended several professional, management and leadership programs in world-class institutions including INSEAD and Euromoney, London.
He is a strong team player, and he is credited with making immense contributions in the areas of business development, corporate finance/restructuring and digital transformation.
