MLDC - Key Persons

Mrs. Olukoya joined NDIC in April 1992, as an Assistant Manager. Her First assignment was in Finance Department where she worked for over four (4) years before redeployment to Field Examination Department (now Bank Examination Department, BED). Subsequently, she was assigned to serve at the Calabar Consolidation Centre of the then Liquidation and Receivership Department (now, Assets Management and Claims Resolution Departments) for two (2) years. She was redeployed to BED where she worked for over 15 years and rose to the post of Deputy Director /Team Leader. She led many Onsite Examination of Deposit Money Banks as well as Inter-Agency Investigation of Petitions on banks. She was thereafter redeployed to Special Insured Institutions Department (SIID) in 2016. Mrs. Olukoya is currently the Director, SIID. Mrs. Olukoya joined NDIC in April 1992, as an Assistant… Read More...

Job Titles:

• Member of the MLDC Management Team
• Corporate Executive
• Corporate Executive With an Extensive

Adetunji Afolabi is a seasoned corporate executive with an extensive background spanning over 15 years in leading learning and development initiatives within the banking, management consulting, and development practice sectors. Currently serving in a dual capacity, He serves as the Chief Operating Officer at MLDC NG, a prominent sector learning and development center specializing in microfinance and agriculture, as well as the Executive Secretary at NMP, the preeminent network of microfinance stakeholders in Nigeria. In these pivotal roles, He is responsible for crafting and executing comprehensive business strategies, operational plans, and policies designed to advance the organizational culture and vision. At the NMP secretariat, he oversees a spectrum of activities and programs, encompassing stakeholder engagement, the orchestration of international conferences and symposia, and advocacy for impactful policy direction. His multifaceted responsibilities extend to leading the execution of funded capacity building projects across selected Nigerian states. Furthermore, he actively engages in high-level delegations, representing the organizations in visits to esteemed inclusive finance institutions across Europe and Africa. His approach is characterized by leveraging strategic management, analytical acumen, and refined presentation skills to deliver measurable results that align seamlessly with the mission and goals of both MLDC NG and NMP. His commitment to building institutional capacity for sustainable development underscores a passion for driving positive change within the microfinance and agriculture sectors in Nigeria. Adetunji Afolabi is a seasoned corporate executive with an extensive… Read More...

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• Founder and Chief Consultant of B. Adedipe Associates Limited

Dr. ‘Biodun Adedipe is the founder and Chief Consultant of B. Adedipe Associates Limited (BAA Consult). With almost four decades of post-graduate experience that cuts across university teaching, investment banking, project finance, management and financial consulting as well as leadership in business and not-for-profit organizations, Biodun started has had an illustrious career that has taken him through the University of Lagos, Enterprise Consulting Group, the World Bank (Africa Region), International Merchant Bank Plc, and First City Monument Bank Plc. ‘Biodun's technical expertise is wide ranging, covering corporate strategy, research and economic analysis, solving complex business problems and assisting clients to execute business solutions in line with their corporate strategies. He is a highly sought-after analyst and commentator on Government fiscal operations and economic policies and also been involved in strengthening the strategy and strategic management process in several Nigerian banks, non-financial businesses, and not-for-profit organizations. He has served in various capacities in government, including Member of the Presidential Committee of Experts on the Redenomination of Naira (November 2008), Member of Federal Government Committee of Experts on Expenditure Review (October 2010 to March 2011) and Senior Special Assistant to the President (Financial Sector Development) in the Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (2011). He received his Doctorate degree in Industrial Economics (specializing in Corporate Finance) from University of Lagos in 1989 and B.Sc. in Economics (First Class) from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), and enjoyed bagged several awards in the process, including Sir Adam Thomson scholarship as visiting doctoral student to the University of Sussex (1984). He is a member of several respected professional bodies, including the Institute of Directors, Nigeria, The Nigeria Economic Society, and American Economic Association. ‘Biodun founded BAA Consult in 1993 and has been responsible for charting and managing the firm's strategy and activities since operations commenced in 1994. Dr. ‘Biodun Adedipe is the founder and Chief Consultant of… Read More...

Cynthia Iranmwinran Ikponmwosa is a consummate business professional with over… Read More...

Job Titles:

• President

Mr. Akinwunmi Lawal holds a Higher National Diploma in Business Administration from Yaba College of Technology (1996) and an MBA in Financial Management Technology from the Federal University of Technology Owerri. He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and Microfinance Certified Banker. He is also a fellow of the Association of Enterprise Risk Management Professional and an Associate of Certified Pension Institute of Nigeria. He has over thirty (30) years of quality banking experience having previously worked with FSB International Bank Plc. (1987-1993) and United Commercial Bank (1993 -1994). He joined NPF Microfinance Bank Plc over twenty-four (24) years ago and has served the Bank in various capacities such as Head of Accounts, Head Abuja Liaison Office, Head of Treasury, Head Financial Control and Head Enterprise Risk Management. Mr. Lawal has attended various local and international banking management and leadership programmes. He is a team player whose experience makes him well suited to play a leading role in repositioning the Bank as a leading Microfinance Bank in the Microfinance sub-sector of the Banking Industry.

Job Titles:

• Member of the MLDC Management Team
• Managing Director / CEO of Accion
• Managing Director / CEO of Accion Mf
• Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers

Mr. Taiwo Adesina Joda is the Managing Director/CEO of Accion MfB. He holds a B.Sc. degree in Finance and Banking from the University of Lagos and a Masters degree in Finance and Banking from the same university. He is an Alumnus of Said Business School? Oxford University. Mr. Joda is a senior member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (HCIB) and a Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM) He has attended several top management programs both locally and internationally including? Lagos Business School, Nigeria, INSEAD, France and Euro money both in UK and Singapore. Mr. Joda has over (25) twenty-five years' experience in Bank and Non- Bank Financial Institutions spread over (5) five institutions with core competences in corporate finance, corporate banking, branch banking, retail banking and key customer management. Institutions he worked prior to joining Accion MFB include: Arbitrage Finance and Investment Company Ltd., Kenneth Michael & company Nig. LTD, FSB International, International Trust Bank, Equatorial Trust Bank, Diamond Bank and Fidelity Bank plc. His remarkable performance on the job earned him appointments into critical and strategic committees and several awards in the institutions he had previously worked. He has excellent leadership skills and continually mentors' young professionals. Mr. Joda was appointed the MD/CEO of Accion MfB on August 1st 2017 but assumed full responsibility as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer on January 2nd 2018. Mr. Taiwo Adesina Joda is the Managing Director/CEO of Accion… Read More...

Job Titles:

• Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of HASAL Microfinance Bank Limited

Mrs. Nwanna Amerlia Joel-Ezeugo is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of HASAL Microfinance Bank Limited. She brings along over 30 years of experience of banking career, covering Retail banking and Microfinance. As a Banker, Mrs. Joel-Ezeugo is a highly proficient Senior Banker and Investment professional with a wide range of experience in Audit, Internal Control, Operations, Treasury Management, Marketing, Financial Control and Strategic Planning, Risk and Enterprise Management as well as Business and Product Development. Mrs. Nwanna Amerlia Joel-Ezeugo is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer… Read More...