Citibank appoints Nneka Enwereji as MD

Nneka Enwereji has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Citibank Nigeria Limited (Citi), effective August 19, 2024, following approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Enwereji succeeds Ireti Samuel-Ogbu, who retired after 36 years with the bank.

In a statement issued on Thursday, Enwereji expressed her excitement about leading Citi Nigeria, emphasizing her commitment to delivering value through Citi’s global network.

“I am excited about this new chapter at the helm of Citibank Nigeria Limited, working with our dedicated team to deliver the full value of Citi’s network to clients and stakeholders,” she said.

Shamsuddeen Usman, Chairman of Citibank, praised Enwereji for her deep industry knowledge and leadership skills. “I am very happy about Nneka’s appointment,” Usman said.

“Her deep industry knowledge, strong leadership skills, and a clear vision for the future will ensure the bank continues to help Citi’s clients navigate an increasingly dynamic environment.”

Akin Dawodu, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Subcluster Head for Citi, expressed confidence in Enwereji’s ability to continue delivering value.

“Nneka is a strong leader with a proven track record of growing businesses, deepening client relationships, and building strong partnerships,” Dawodu said.

Enwereji, who has been with Citi for 31 years, previously served as Citi’s Head of Global Network Banking (GNB) across SSA.

Her career at Citi includes roles in markets, corporate and investment banking, transaction services, risk management, and operations.

She has also been an executive director on the Citi Nigeria board and served on various boards in a non-executive capacity.

She holds a first-class honours degree in Computer Science and Economics from Obafemi Awolowo University, an MBA from Warwick Business School, and has attended executive programmes at Yale School of Management and University of California, Berkeley.

Enwereji will focus on maximising Citi’s value proposition in Nigeria, driving innovation, enhancing customer satisfaction, and reinforcing Citi’s market leadership.

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