Mr Ralph Opara has over 20 years in the banking sector having worked in two other tier one banks prior to joining Access Bank Plc. His career spans corporate finance, commercial banking, and public sector financing of which the last 8 years have been with Access Bank Plc leading the commercial banking division in Lagos. Of note is that he oversees the Bank’s Specialized Desks namely: Chinese, German Dutch and newly created French Desks that promote trade and other business relationships between Nigerian entities and international businesses across Europe, Middle-East and Asia.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Banking and Finance, an MBA from the University of Nigeria, a Master of Science (Distinction) from the University of Birmingham and a Post-Graduate Diploma (Emeritus Scholar) from the Institute of Management, Singapore. He is a Harvard Alumnus, and he has attended several leadership development courses organized by Wharton and Cranefield Business schools.
He is a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Access Bank Congo and several other private sector entities.
Kevin Nnanyere Amugo, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. holds a PhD in Management from Nasarawa State University, Keffi, MSc Finance, University of Calabar, and BSc. Accountancy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He joined the Central Bank of Nigeria as a Senior Supervisor in 1990, excelled across various departments and retired in July 2021 as the Director of Financial Policy & Regulation Department (FPRD).
Dr Amugo is an inspirational leader with an exceptional track record. He is passionate about his work and delivered outstanding results in all his work experiences. Working in the Surveillance Division of Banking Supervision Department imbued him with extensive knowledge in bank restructuring and management of distressed financial institutions. His deft knowledge in banking policy formulation in FPRD, combined with the overall supervision of the Nigerian Banking System were evident in the number of strategic banking policies issued during his term as a Director; and in his services on the Committee of Bank Supervisors of West and Central Africa’s Technical Committee on the Harmonisation of Prudential Standards. He played key role in the Banking Sector Consolidation Program that supported the expansion of Nigerian banks into international frontiers between 2006 and 2009. He was involved in several other strategic assignments while at the CBN.
From his studies and work experiences over the years, he developed robust analytical and effective communication skills. He has attended many national and international courses in Leadership, Corporate Governance, Banking Supervision and Regulation, Accounting, Finance and Risk Management. He sits on the Boards of high profile corporates.
Dr Amugo is an alumnus of Harvard Kennedy School and a Papal Knight of St. Sylvester.
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