Nneka Enwereji has been appointed as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Citibank Nigeria Limited (Citi), effective August 19, 2024. The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved her appointment. Enwereji succeeds Ireti Samuel-Ogbu, who retired after 36 years with Citi.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman, Chairman of Citibank Nigeria, expressed confidence in Enwereji’s leadership, citing her extensive industry experience, strong leadership skills, and vision for the future. Akin Dawodu, Sub-Saharan Africa Head for Citi, praised Enwereji’s proven track record in business growth and client relationship management.
Enwereji, formerly Citi’s Head of Global Network Banking (GNB) for Sub-Saharan Africa, brings over 31 years of banking experience, including roles in Markets, Corporate & Investment Banking, and Risk Management. She has also served as GNB Co-Head for Middle East and Africa and held various other senior positions.
With a degree in Computer Science and Economics from Obafemi Awolowo University, an MBA from Warwick Business School, and executive training from Yale and UC Berkeley, Enwereji is well-equipped to drive Citi’s innovation and client service in Nigeria. She expressed excitement about her new role and the opportunity to enhance Citi’s value proposition for its clients.
Citi, which has operated in Nigeria for 40 years, remains committed to being a leading banking partner for cross-border needs, fostering innovation, and contributing to economic progress.
