Meet the Chief Risk Officers behind Nigeria’s most capitalized banks in 2026
Here are the risk executives behind 10 of the most capitalized banking groups on the NGX based on market trade day as of October 2, 2026. The post Meet the Chief Risk Officers behind Nigeria’s most capitalized banks in 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics .
Nigeria's largest listed banks have seen significant growth in their market valuations in 2026, with Chief Risk Officers playing a crucial role in managing the risks associated with this expansion. First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is led by Adebimpe Odunuga, who assumed her role as Chief Risk Officer in February 2026 after a long tenure at the bank and in senior credit risk management positions.
Dr. Sylvanus Eneche is the Chief Risk Officer of Wema Bank Plc, having held the position since November 2017, with over 17 years of experience at the bank. Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) is overseen by Acting Co-Group Chief Risk Officers Ademola Awokoya and Pankaj Talwar, who joined the bank in March 2025 following the retirement of Chinedu Ikwudinma.
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