Top 10 Female Leaders of Nigerian Banks [Complete List]

Prominent Nigerian women bank executives?

This list is a big step in the direction of inclusive leadership in Nigeria’s banking industry. In addition to being inspirational, the presence of women in these prominent positions opens doors for upcoming generations of female leaders in the banking sector and beyond.

List of women currently in charge of Nigeria’s largest banks is as follows:

1. Miriam Olusanya – Managing Director/CEO of Guaranty Trust (GT) Bank.
2. Yemisi Edun – Managing Director of First City Monument Bank Limited (FCMB).
3. Halima Buba – CEO of SunTrust Bank.
4. Ireti Samuel-Ogbu – CEO of Citibank Nigeria.
5. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe – MD/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc.
6. Tomi Somefun – CEO of Unity Bank.
7. Kafilat Araoye – CEO of Lotus Bank.
8. Bukola Smith – CEO of FSDH Merchant Bank.
9. Yetunde B. Oni – Managing Director/CEO of Union Bank.
10. Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji – Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank.