Governing Council Members

CILRMNG

DR. (MRS.) HARRIET NKECHI AKUBUIRO, HCILRM

President/Chairman, Governing Council

ALHAJI (DR.) ABUBAKAR HASSAN, HCILRM

1st Vice President, Governing Council

DR. (MRS.) ADEYINKA OLUMAYOWA ABIODUN, HCILRM

2nd Vice President, Governing Council

DR. (MRS.) OVUODO R. ABDULAI, HCILRM

Member, Governing Council

ALHAJI (DR.) IBRAHIM BABANGIDA UMAR, HCILRM

Member, Governing Council

DR. ABBA-KURA MOHAMMED, HCILRM

Member, Governing Council

ALHAJI (DR.) IBRAHIM ABDULRASAK ADEMOLA, HCILRM

Member, Governing Council

Prof. Mahmoud Muktar Saidu, HCILRM

Member, Governing Council

Hon. Ibrahim Hassan Bapetel, HCILRM

Member, Governing Council and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Policy Development & Analysis.

Dr. SA’AD UMAR IDRIS, HCILRM

Member, Governing Council and Director General, The Electoral Institute, Independent National Commission

Dr. (Mrs.) Ola-John Esther Adeshola, HCILRM

Member, Governing Council and Managing Director, SOJ Group of Companies.

Dr. OKERE PETER ANELE, HCILRM

Member, Governing Council and Head of Department, Banking and Finance, Imo State Polytechnic.

Dr. MUHAMMAD UMAR KIBIYA, HCILRM

Member, Governing Council and Deputy Rector, Kano State Polytechnic

Dr. OTEJE KEHINDE, HCILRM

Member, Governing Council and Managing Consultant/CEO, Kellki and Associate Nigeria Limited

DR. UZOMBAH INNOCENT NDUBUEZE, HCILRM

Registrar General/Secretary to the Governing Council

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DR. (MRS.) HARRIET NKECHI AKUBUIRO

President/Chairman of Governing Council of the Institute.

Dr. (Mrs.) Harriet, Nkechi Akubuiro, is a renowned and highly experienced Educationist. She is an erudite scholar and a Management Consultant, with Education Career that has covers several years. She holds a PhD in Business Administration, an M.Sc in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations and a B.Sc in Business Administration. An alumnus of Manchester Business School, United Kingdom and Galilee International Management Institute, Israel, respectively.

A former Deputy Rector and currently a Chief Lecturer with Yaba College of Technology. The President of Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management of Nigeria and Honorary fellow of the same Institute. A Doctoral Fellow of International Certified Risk Management Professionals, United Kingdom and a member of the diverse notable professional bodies.

She has attended many International courses and conferences among are:

Global Association of Risk Professionals Annual Convention, New York, USA.

Dr. Akubuiro has also functioned on many occasions as member of the Federal Government Team of Assessors for the granting of chartered status to professional Institutes in Nigeria.

She is happily married with children and grand children.

ALHAJI (DR.) ABUBAKAR HASSAN

1st vice President of Governing Council of the Institute

Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Hassan is the National Vice President, Petroleum Dealers Association of Nigeria. He graduated from Miami Dade Country College in Florida, United States of America and later to National Open University of Nigeria majoring on Entrepreneurial and Business Management.

He is an Honorary Fellow and 1st vice president of this noble Institute. A Doctoral Fellow, of International Certified Risk Management Professionals, United Kingdom.

He has a lot of interest in risk management practice and happily married with children.

DR. (MRS.) ADEYINKA OLUMAYOWA ABIODUN

2nd Vice President of Governing Council of the Institute

She is a Non-Executive Director on the Board of GNI Healthcare Limited, a subsidiary of Great Nigeria Insurance Plc. Dr. (Mrs) Adeyinka had Higher National Diploma in Business Administration and later pursued Masters in Business Administration (MBA Executive Management) in United Kingdom.

Dr. (Mrs) Adeyinka is an Honorary Fellow, Chartered Institute of Loan & Risk Management of Nigeria and 2nd vice President of the Institute. She is a member of the following global professional bodies: Doctoral Fellow, International Certified Risk Management Professionals, United Kingdom, Professional Member, Canadian Institute of Marketing, Member, Nigeria Institute of Management, Full member, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria, Member, Chartered Insurance Institute London, Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants.

Dr. (Mrs.) Adeyinka has attended many international courses/conferences among are:

  • 1st and 2nd zonal International Risk Management Professionals Conferences, London, 2017 & 2018
  • 2016 & 2018 Risk Management Convention (Global Association of Risk Professionals, GARP)

She has a lot of interest in risk management and married with children.

DR. (MRS.) OVUODO R. ABDULAI

Member of Governing Council of the Institute

Dr. Ovuodo R. Abdulai is presently a Director (Network and Social Mobilization) Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports. She holds Bachelors of Education in Adult Education and Religious Studies. She also acquired Masters of Education in Adult Education and Doctor of philosophy in Adult Education.

She is an Honorary Fellow of this esteemed Institute, and a member of Governing Council. She is a Doctoral fellow, International Certified Risk Management Professional, United Kingdom. Dr. Ovuodo R. Abdulai has attended international seminars/trainings such as: Validation meeting for the status of African youth report in South Africa, Validation meeting of the African Union Commission for Africa plan of action for youth empowerment in Accra etc…

She has a lot of passion in risk management practice and married with children.

ALHAJI (DR.) IBRAHIM BABANGIDA UMAR

Member of Governing Council of the Institute

Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Babangida Umar is currently the Commissioner for Finance, Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Jigawa State. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Business Administration, Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Masters in Business Administration.

He is Honorary Fellow and member of the Governing Council of this esteemed Institute. He is a member of the following Professional bodies: Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria, The Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria, and Nigeria Institute of Management Consultants.

He also holds a Doctoral Fellow of International Certified Risk Management Professionals, United Kingdom. He has attended many International courses such as: Intermediate Credit Course – Risk Analytics, Abidjan; Managing Strategic Alliances Course – Kellogg’s Executive Management Programme, United States of America; International Housing Finance Conference, Singapore. etc…

He is happily married and blessed with children

DR. ABBA-KURA MOHAMMED

Member of Governing Council of the Institute

Dr. Abba-Kura Mohammed, is a custom Comptroller of Nigeria Customs Service in charge of Apapa, Lagos. He acquired Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. In quest for higher education, he obtained Masters in International Relations and Strategies. Dr. Abba-Kura holds a Diploma, National Security from Israel.

He is Honorary Fellow and Member of a Governing Council of this esteemed Institute. Dr. Abba-Kura is also a member of some other Leading Professional Bodies among is – A Doctoral Fellow, International Certified Risk Management Professionals UK. He has attended Risk Management Conferences organized by Institute of Risk Management and International Certified Risk Professionals, all United Kingdom.

He has interest in Risk Management Practice and happily married with children.

ALHAJI (DR.) IBRAHIM ABDULRASAK ADEMOLA

Member of Governing Council of the Institute

Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Abdulrasak Ademola holds a Higher National Diploma in Accounting, Masters of Business Administration (Finance) and Public Administration respectively. He has also obtained a certificate of completion, Doctor of Philosophy in Finance and Accounting.

Dr. Ibrahim is Honorary Fellow and member of Governing Council of the Institute and belongs to several professional bodies such as: Association of National Accountants of Nigeria; Institute of Treasury and Financial Administration; Institute of Management Accountants of Nigeria; Chartered Institute of Finance and Control of Nigeria; Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria; Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Nigeria.

He has also received several awards from both local and International bodies. He is a seasoned accountant, vibrant and prudent. He is married and blessed with children.

DR. MAHMUD MUKTAR SAIDU

Member of Governing Council of the Institute

He is the Acting Dean, Social & Management Sciences, Maryam Abacha American University, Niger Republic and also a founder and Chief Executive Officer Ramaz Consult and Ramaz International Academy, Kano. Dr. Mahmoud Muktar Saidu graduated with Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He later acquired Masters in Business Administration and another Masters of Science in Accounting. He is a Doctor of philosophy in Accounting.

Dr. Saidu is an Honorary Fellow and member of Governing Council of this esteemed Institute. He is a Fellow of the following prestigious Chartered Professional Institutions:

Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Finance and Control of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Debt Recovery of Nigeria, Certified Institute of Financial Analyst.

He is also a Doctoral Fellow, International Certified Risk Management Professionals, United Kingdom. He is a Coordinator (North-west), Centre for Economic Development and Policy Analysis, Abuja and a renowned researcher.

He has a lot of passion in risk management practice and happily married with children.

Hon. Ibrahim Hassan Bapetel, HCILRM

Member, Governing Council and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Policy Development & Analysis.

Dr. SA’AD UMAR IDRIS, HCILRM

Member, Governing Council and Director General, The Electoral Institute, Independent National Commission

Dr. Sa’ad Umar Idris graduated from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Nigeria with a B.Sc. Political Science (Best Second-Class Upper Division Student) from the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), which earned him the Henry Ijembi Award for being the Best Graduating Student from Department of Political Science, F.A.S.S, A.B.U Zaria in 1989. He obtained an M.Sc. Business Studies (Human Resources Management Major) from Salford University, Salford, Manchester, UK in 1993 and emerged among the top two on the course. Thereafter, he attended a Management Development Programme at Further Education Staff College, Coombe Lodge, Blagdon, Bristol, UK in October, 1993.

During his public service career, Dr. Idris had chaired so many Committees and had been a Member of several Boards/Councils. In addition, he has to his credit several publications and Electoral Papers and Presentations. Ha has also attended several courses, seminars and conferences both within and outside Nigeria. The most recent of these being the International Virtual Workshop/Exchange Programme on Electoral Political System and Political Party Regime held in October 2021 and jointly organised by The Electoral Institute (TEI), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Nigeria and the National Electoral Institute (INE) Mexico, where he gave a detailed presentation on an Overview of Nigeria’s Electoral and Political System.

Dr. Idris speaks several languages including Mandarin (Chinese) Language.

Dr. (Mrs.) Ola-John Esther Adeshola, DCILRM

Member, Governing Council and Managing Director, SOJ Group of Companies.

DR. OKERE PETER ANELE, DCILRM

Member, Governing Council and Head of Department, Banking and Finance, Imo State Polytechnic.

Dr. Peter Anele Okere is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Banking and Finance, Imo State Polytechnic, Owerri. He holds B.Sc. in Banking and Finance from Imo State University, Owerri. MBA, Banking and Finance, M.Sc Banking and Finance all from the same University. Post graduate Diploma (PGDE) in Educational Foundations From Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. PhD, Financial Economics from Imo State University Owerri.

Professional Qualifications:

  1. Distinguished Fellow and a member of Governing Council, Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management of Nigeria.
  2. Fellow, Institute of Industrial Administration of Nigeria ( IIAN).
  3. Associate, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).
  4. Member, International Certified Risk Management Professionals, United Kingdom.
  5. Fellow, Institute of Corporate and Public Sector Professional ( ICPSP).

Positions held/ holding:

  • Former Head of Department of Banking and Finance, Imo state Polytechnic, Owerri.
  • Director, Toprate Microfinance Bank, Owerri.
  • Director, Valfina Microfinance Credit, Thrift, Loan and Savings Ltd, Owerri, Imo State.
  • Principal Consultant, Penstrap, Owerri Imo state.

Dr. Okere is a researcher and has a lot of interest in risk management practice.

DR. MUHAMMAD UMAR KIBIYA, HCILRM

Member, Governing Council and Deputy Rector, Kano State Polytechnic

DR. OTEJE KEHINDE, FCILRM

Member, Governing Council and Managing Consultant/CEO, Kellki and Associate Nigeria Limited

He is a young Dynamic, Articulate, Analytical, Result-oriented, and financial information provider in all accounting levels for management and Board Decision-Making, and personnel information in all managerial levels for management decisions.

He also serves as the Managing Director of Hazonwao Resources Limited, the training arm of the company before he disengaged. He is an experienced Organizational Structural Analyst, Financial Analyst and a Risk Analyst Expert. He has been involved in loan recovery exercise for some micro finance banks in Nigeria.

He is currently a season consultant with Kellki & Associates (Subsidiary of Kellki Nigeria Ltd.). He has presented many seminar papers in various fields both in Nigeria and overseas.

He was appointed as one of the consultant that designed a framework for both Risk Experts and Finance & Control position in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). He is a certified trainer with Chartered Institute of Professional Financial Managers-USA. Presently, designed risk curriculum (syllabus) for Federal Polytechnic Oil and Gas, Bonny, Rivers State.

DR. UZOMBAH INNOCENT NDUBUEZE

Registrar General/CEO of Governing Council of the Institute

Dr. Uzombah Innocent Ndubueze is a Pioneer Registrar General of Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management of Nigeria. He acquired Higher National Diploma in Business Administration. In quest for further knowledge, he obtained Masters of business Administration with specialization in marketing management.

He is an Honorary Fellow and a member of Governing Council of the Institute. He is a Doctoral Fellow, International Certified Risk Management Professionals, United Kingdom and African Regional Director of the same Institute.

He had extensive work experience in Professional bodies in Nigeria before starting up Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management of Nigeria, among are: Nigerian Institute of Management Chartered – National Coordinator, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants of Nigeria– National Coordinator, Institute of Treasury and Financial Administration – Consultant, Portfolio Management Institute – Executive Director, Membership Services

He is part of team leader to various International Conferences organized by Global Association of Risk Professionals, New York, United States of America, Institute of Risk Management, United Kingdom, International Certified Risk Management Professionals, United Kingdom and Risk Management Society, United States of America all ongoing programs of this noble institute.

He is highly committed to raising standard of African Risk Management Professional bodies and happily married with children.