Central Bank of NigeriaTeam Lead, Supervisory Policy & Guidance, Financial Policy, and Regulation Department
Jul. 2017 - Dec. 2020NigeriaI developed policies and regulations aimed at expanding financial inclusion across Nigeria, ensuring accessibility to underserved populations. I advised top management on regulatory frameworks, financial policies, and strategic finance interventions to enhance compliance and operational efficiency. I monitored corporate governance compliance among regulated entities, enforcing adherence to established codes and standards. I also coordinated cross-functional and interagency collaborations to implement National Financial Inclusion Strategy. Key highlights are: * Led national efforts in financial inclusion as Chair of the Financial Inclusion Product Working Group, driving innovative product development and market expansion. * Served as second Vice Chair of the Global Standard Proportionality Working Group under the Alliance for Financial Inclusion, influencing global regulatory standards. * Managed departmental disciplinary procedures as Secretary to the Departmental Disciplinary Committee, ensuring transparency and procedural fairness. * Executed change management strategy to implement corporate governance codes, increasing adoption by 40% within regulatory constraints. * Spearheaded stakeholder engagement sessions for bank compliance officers, enhancing financial inclusion sustainability. * Directed a policy impact assessment project, achieving objectives at 35% below the approved budget. * Facilitated knowledge-sharing as the in-house expert for the Global Standard Proportionality Working Group, training three West African central banks. * Designed a policy lifecycle management curriculum, streamlining policy and regulatory development by reducing turnaround time by 35%.