Dame (Dr) Adaora Umeoji has been reappointed as the Deputy Managing Director of the Zenith Bank Plc.
Her re appointment was announced by Board of Directors.
“Zenith Bank Plc “The Bank” hereby informs its shareholders, NGX and the investing public that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has given its ‘No Objection’ to the re-engagement of Dame (Dr) Adaora Umeoji as Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of the bank.
This is the sequel to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) circular Ref: FPR/DIR/PUB/CIR/001/078 dated July 13, 2023.
The re-engagement is effective August 2, 2023.”
Recalled that Zenith Bank Plc earlier announced the retirement of Dr Adaora Umeoji as the Deputy Managing Director of the bank.
Her initial retirement was following the new CBN regulatory guidelines that put a timeline on the cumulative number of years senior bank officers could occupy executive board positions
Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji OON is the Deputy Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc, boasting over 20 years of experience in banking and executive management.
She holds multiple degrees, including a doctorate in Business Administration, and has completed prestigious programs at Harvard Business School, Columbia Business School, and MIT Management Sloan School.
As a fellow of various professional bodies, she is recognized for her significant contributions to leadership and people management.
Dr Adaora Umeoji is an esteemed speaker at academic conferences and has delivered thought-provoking lectures on financing growth drivers in Nigeria’s economy.
As a testament to her dedication to professionalism and humanitarian efforts, she founded the Catholic Bankers Association of Nigeria (CBAN) to promote ethical banking and service to humanity.
Additionally, she holds titles as a Peace Advocate of the United Nations and a Lady of the Order of Knights of St. John International.
Recently, she was honoured with the national award of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) by President Muhammadu Buhari for her contributions to nation-building
