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Bunmi Lawson,
MBA, FCA, MCIB, FICA, FICM, FIAPM

MD/CEO
EDFIN Microfinance Bank Limited

Ms. Bunmi Lawson is the pioneer MD/CEO of EDFIN MfB Ltd; the first specialized Education MfB with unique and well researched products and services tailored to cater for the needs of its customers and the Education Ecosystem. EDFIN officially commenced operations in April 2019 with its registered office at Surulere Lagos state and has projections to grow into a National MfB as well as the globally recognized bank of choice for education financial solutions in Africa. Its shareholders are Gray Matters Capital, an investment company based in the USA.
Read more Ms. Lawson holds a master’s degree in business administration from the IESE Business School, University of Navarra, is an alumnus of the Lagos Business School, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. She is also a Fellow of the following institutes: Institute of Credit Administration of Nigeria, Institute of Credit & Collections Management of Nigeria, and Association of Investment Advisers & Portfolio Managers of Nigeria Bunmi is a director on the following boards; Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA), Trium Venture Capital Ltd; Vice President Women in Finance, Nigeria and Board Trustee, Fintech Association of Nigeria and was formerly a director of CRC Credit Bureau Ltd as well as an Advisory Board Member of Bridge International Academies, Nigeria; She has attended several courses both locally and internationally at renowned institutions including Harvard Business School, INSEAD and the Boulder Institute for Microfinance and has successfully completed the CBN/CIBN Microfinance Certification Programme. She has presented several lectures/speeches both locally and internationally in Microfinance and other areas of capacity building for small scale industries and young entrepreneurs, SME Financing and been part of special workgroups on various topics bothering on several aspects of the Nigerian economy. Prior to joining EDFIN, Bunmi was the MD of ACCION MfB, one of the largest MfB in Nigeria, FATE Foundation Ltd/Gte, a leading business development service provider, a co-owner and ED of VLA Lawrence & Associates, a leading HR services organization and has over 32 years post graduate experience in finance, insurance, marketing, auditing and banking.

Imohimi Aig-Imoukhuede

CEO
Fiducia Data Services

As CEO of Fiducia, Imohimi is focused on developing a solid digital funding solution that enables widespread and effective application of supply chain finance (SCF). Imohimi has a proven track record of applying his experience in financial research and consulting services to offer strategic capital solutions and provide businesses with the best funding options.
Read More Imohimi contributes strategic insights to Coronation Life Assurance Limited’s decision-making procedures as a Non-Executive Board Member. Imohimi was instrumental in the creation of the first strategies and solutions intended to provide specialized supply chain financing services to enterprise clients. Imohimi founded Avenia Advantage and serves as its director of advisory services. Imohimi offers capital solutions and financial advice to companies looking for the best sources of finance. His specialized solutions have assisted companies in overcoming challenging finance issues. Prior to this, he served as the Wakanow Group’s Chief Financial Officer and made significant contributions to a number of strategic initiatives that helped the firm get ready for a Series-C equity capital raise. Imohimi’s previous experience with the Standard Bank Group included directing the CIB Specialized Credit team at Stanbic Nigeria and overseeing a combined team in charge of General Corporate and Specialized CIB Credit. He has got expertise working in key CIB credit evaluation roles in East Africa (Standard Bank Uganda) and South-Central Africa (Standard Bank de Angola), where he eventually served as the Head of Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) Credit. Imohimi held the post of Divisional Head at United Bank for Africa throughout his employment there, with responsibilities for Special Lending, Retail Lending, and Credit Strategy at various points. Imohimi’s previous experience with the Standard Bank Group included directing the CIB Specialized Credit team at Stanbic Nigeria and overseeing a combined team in charge of General Corporate and Specialized CIB Credit. He has got expertise working in key CIB credit evaluation roles in East Africa (Standard Bank Uganda) and South-Central Africa (Standard Bank de Angola), where he eventually served as the Head of Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) Credit. Imohimi held the post of Divisional Head at United Bank for Africa throughout his employment there, with responsibilities for Special Lending, Retail Lending, and Credit Strategy at various points.

Ralph Opara

Non-Executive Director
Fiducia Data Services

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.

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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

Exectutive Director

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).

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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. 

Guy Hawkins

Exectutive Director

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Jenny Wilson​

Exectutive Director

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Robert Fox

Exectutive Director

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Esther Howard

Exectutive Director

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