BY COBHAM NSA – Jaiz Bank Plc, Nigeria’s first Non-Interest Bank, has strengthened its Board of Directors with two new appointments aimed at significantly elevating corporate excellence and ensuring robust service delivery as the bank moves forward.
The new appointees joining the Bank’s top cadre are Ahmed Mohammed Indimi, a Non-Executive Director, and Nike Kolawole, an Independent Non-Executive Director.
The Bank said in a statement issued in Abuja that the appointments were made as part of efforts to enhance its leadership with top professionals, experienced individuals with track records of ethical and strategic engagement.
According to the statement, Ahmed Indimi, a respected entrepreneur and business executive in Nigeria’s energy sector, currently serves as the Director and Head of Crude Marketing at Oriental Energy Resources, where he leads commercial operations; oversees crude sales strategy; negotiates pricing frameworks; and fosters client relationships.
His leadership in the sector reflects a strong blend of technical understanding, commercial insight, and stakeholder engagement.
Indimi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (Internet Security) and an MBA from the American InterContinental University, Atlanta, after completing his foundational studies at Global International College, Lagos.
Bringing to the Board a unique perspective shaped by hands-on experience in one of Nigeria’s most strategic sectors, Indimi’s appointment supports Jaiz Bank’s ambition to deepen industry expertise on the Board and broaden its vision of ethical banking in alignment with national development objectives.
On having Nike Kolawole as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board, the Bank explained that the appointment, duly approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), reflects its continued commitment to strengthening good governance, enhancing expertise in ethical finance, and accelerating its growth trajectory.
Her experience includes successful tenures at leading international institutions such as Merrill Lynch, Citibank, Goldman Sachs, and Credit Suisse, where she served as Vice President, overseeing asset management, credit risk, and Eurobond issuances across global markets.
Nike’s career path indicates that she joined the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in 2007 and rose through key finance roles to become Group General Manager, LNG Investment Management Services.
The portfolio saw her leading critical project financing efforts and helped reposition Nigeria in the global LNG market, including landmark transactions such as the award-winning 2012 RDP Funding deal.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Suffolk University, Boston, and an MBA from Durham University Business School, United Kingdom, she is also a registered member of the UK’s Securities and Futures Authority (now FCA).
She brings to Jaiz Bank a rare combination of investment banking acumen, deep sectoral knowledge in project and infrastructure finance, and a proven track record of capital mobilization and stakeholder engagement at the highest levels of industry.
Commenting on the appointments, Chairman of the Board, Mohammed Mustapha Bintube, said; “We are delighted to welcome Ahmed Indimi to the Board of Jaiz Bank.
His commercial acumen, sectoral knowledge, and long-term view on investment and governance will be a great asset as we continue our mission to lead in non-interest banking and value-based financial services in Nigeria.”
Additionally, he said: “We are honoured to welcome Nike Kolawole to the Board of Jaiz Bank. Her exceptional expertise, integrity, and strategic insight will be invaluable as we continue to drive our mission of providing ethical, inclusive, and value-based banking in Nigeria and beyond.”
Offering further insights on current development, the statement described the appointments as being in line with regulatory guidelines, adding, “It also reflects the Bank’s vision to continually attract top-tier talent committed to advancing financial innovation and corporate excellence”.
