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Wema Bank Appoints Moruf Oseni New MD/CEO as Ademola Adebise Retires
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The Deputy Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Wema Bank Plc, Mr Moruf Oseni, has been elevated to the position of the MD/CEO following the retirement of Mr Ademola Adebise.
In a statement on Friday, the bank said Mr Adebise will retire from his current position on March 31, 2023. However, he will be proceeding on terminal leave from January 2, 2023.
The outgoing MD/CEO of Wema Bank joined the board of the financial institution over 13 years ago. He took over the helms of affairs in June 2018 from Mr Segun Oloketuyi.
Under his leadership, Mr Adebise has expanded the lender’s footprints to other locations in Nigeria, improving the performance of the bank and spearheading the first dividend payment in 13 years.
Since then, he has ensured consistent dividend payments over the last four years, with the organisation growing its total assets by 155 per cent from N470 billion to over N1.2 trillion and deposits growing by 214 per cent from N350 billion to N1.1 trillion.
He initiated the partnership with the Bank of Africa to support its customers across the African continent, which has increased the bank’s market share and customer base. All these led to an additional growth of 2 million customer accounts in Nigeria and a market share of 3 per cent of industry volumes.
Wema Bank is now the leading collection bank for state and government agencies due to its effective and efficient platform. Its rating by agencies was upgraded to BBB investment grade.
Further, the bank significantly changed the digital landscape through the ALAT platform. The innovative platform also came top in the KPMG Digital Scorecard for leading retail banks in Nigeria, and this was based on in-depth insights into the state of user experience on retail banks’ digital channels.
In addition, the bank launched the first SME Business School for capacity building and empowerment of SMEs – this has benefitted over 20,000 small businesses. Wema Bank also became one of the founding members of the United Nations Environmental plan for financial institutions (UNEP- FI) and continues to provide digital solutions for societal impact.
The Chairman of the board, Mr Babatunde Kasali, in a statement, thanked Mr Adebise on behalf of the board and management for his service and wished him the best in his future endeavours.
Meanwhile, the appointment of Mr Oseni as the MD/CEO of Wema Bank is subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Mr Oseni joined Wema Bank in June 2012 as an Executive Director. He has over 25 years of experience, with more than 16 years at senior and executive management levels. The banker was an executive director for six years and DMD for the last four years and has demonstrated the capacity to lead the bank.
He presently has responsibility for the Digital Optimization Directorate, which includes the Digital, Retail, Treasury, Operations, and Technology Divisions.
Mr Oseni is also the Executive Compliance Officer of the bank and supervised the launch of ALAT.
Before joining Wema Bank, he was the CEO of MG Ineso Limited, a principal investment and financial advisory firm. Prior to MG Ineso, he was a Vice President at Renaissance Capital and an Associate at Salomon Brothers/Citigroup Global Markets in London.
The new MD/CEO holds an MBA degree from the Institut European d’Administration des Affaires (INSEAD) in France, a Master’s in Finance (MiF) from the London Business School and a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria. He is also an alumnus of the Advanced Management Program (AMP) of the Harvard Business School and King’s College, Lagos.
Also, Wema Bank has appointed Mr Wole Akinleye as the new DMD. He has over 32 years of banking experience and presently oversees Corporate Banking and South West Business Directorate for the company.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and an alumnus of the Advanced Management Program of the Harvard Business School. He obtained his first degree in Accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University in 1989 and, subsequently, a master’s degree in Business Administration (Finance) from the same University.
Further, Wema Bank has appointed Mr Tunde Mabawonku as an executive director. He has over 23 years of experience and is presently the Chief Finance Officer and the Divisional Head of Finance & Corporate Services.
He has a master’s in finance from the London Business School and a first degree in Economics from the University of Ibadan. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) & Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) and an honorary member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (HCIB).
These appointments, according to the financial institution, take effect from April 1, 2023, and are subject to the approval of the CBN and other regulatory authorities.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The chief operating officer of Chemical and Allied Products (CAP) Plc, Mr Jethro Iruobe, has been appointed as an executive director.
A statement from the organisation disclosed that the appointment is effective June 25, 2026.
In his new role, Mr Iruobe will participate in the formulation and execution of the company’s strategic priorities, provide executive leadership across critical functions, and contribute to its continued growth, sustainability and success.
The new board member joined the firm in 2019 as Head of Human Resources before growing to become the COO, with responsibility for Human Resources, Corporate Communications, Administration, Fleet and Commercial Excellence.
He has over 19 years of experience across a range of industries, including financial services, consulting, FMCG and manufacturing, having begun his career in banking before kicking off his HR career at KPMG and going on to hold senior roles at Promasidor Nigeria, Coca-Cola HBC and TGI Nigeria.
Throughout his career, he has supported organisations in building high-performing teams and driving sustainable business growth.
Beyond his corporate responsibilities, he is a columnist with Business Day Newspaper, a trained relationship counsellor and co-author, and a recipient of awards in both the human resources profession and other platforms.
Mr Iruobe holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Benin and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Manchester Business School, United Kingdom. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and also holds the Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) certification awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
Mr Malolan Sampath has been appointed as the new chief executive of Champion Breweries Plc, effective September 1, 2026.
The appointment of a new chief executive was approved by the board of the brewery giant following the resignation of Mr Inalegwu Adoga.
To ensure continuity during the transition pending Mr Sampath’s assumption of office, the board has appointed Mr Rasheed Ademola Adebiyi, Executive Director of Finance, to take charge of the affairs of the organisation.
In a statement, the board said it remains committed to the highest standards of corporate governance and to delivering a seamless leadership transition and sustainable value to shareholders and other stakeholders.
The new Sheriff in town, expected to take over next quarter, was described as an accomplished executive with over 26 years of international leadership experience across the beverage, FMCG, manufacturing and agro-industrial sectors, having built and led businesses up to $500 million in scale.
His beverage and brewing experience includes serving as Managing Director of Unique Beverages in Angola and as Sales & Marketing Director for a PepsiCo bottling franchise, in addition to earlier brewing-sector experience.
Most recently, he held the dual role of Managing Director (NPK Joint Venture) and Chief Marketing Officer at Indorama Eleme Fertilisers in Nigeria and previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Global Industries Limited, a Wilmar International joint venture in Zambia.
He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Management (MBA) from the Symbiosis Centre for Management & HRD, Pune, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Chennai.
The board expressed confidence that his expertise in manufacturing excellence, commercial execution and business transformation will support the company’s strategic objectives and long-term growth.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
Erudite legal practitioner, Mr Muiz Banire (SAN), has been appointed to the board of a construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc.
He joins the board of the organisation as a non-executive director, with effect from July 1, 2026, alongside Mrs Chinazo Okoye, who is an alternate director to Dr Ernest N. Azudialu-Obiejesi.
A statement from the company secretary, Ms Cecilia Ekanem Madueke, said Mrs Okoye is a graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA, and a Master of Science Degree in Professional Accountancy from the University of London, London, UK.
She is a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. She has worked in various positions in various companies and is currently the Managing Director of Amaranta Trading Limited.
As for Mr Banire, he is a graduate of the University of Lagos and holds a Master of Laws Degree as well as a Doctor of Philosophy Degree from the same university.
He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1989. He also holds a Master Certificate in the Arbitration Master Course from the Lagos Court of Arbitration Training Institute. He was admitted to the Inner Bar and conferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). He is a Member of the International Bar Association, the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a Fellow of the Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Institute of Management. He is registered with the Law Society of England.
He had served in various capacities in the Legal profession, academic community and publicly. He was conferred with the National Honour of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).
He is the Founder and Principal Partner, M. A. Banire & Associates, Member of the Board of Trustees, Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State, and Pro-Chancellor of the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
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