Wema Bank Appoints Opeke, Kazaure to Board

Wema Bank has announced the appointment of two industry professionals, Segun Opeke and Yusuf Kazaure, to the bank’s board of directors, following the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

In a statement, the bank said Opeke was appointed as Executive Director, while Kazaure was appointed as Non-Executive Director of the bank.

Announcing the appointment, Wema Bank’s Chairman, Dr. Oluwayemisi Olorunshola, asserted the bank’s commitment to strengthening its workforce and forging strategic partnerships that will help the bank achieve its corporate goals and ensure customer satisfaction.

“On behalf of the entire staff and management, I welcome Segun Opeke and Yusuf Kazaure into this unique family, ”she said.

Commenting on the appointment, Wema Bank MD/ CEO, Mr. Moruf Oseni, said the Board has made the right decision for the continued growth of the bank.

“Opeke and Kazaure have joined us at a crucial point in our journey where we are driving our efforts for significant growth, and with their extensive wealth of industry experience, I believe they have come in at the right time.

“Credited for powering transformative outcomes and making immense contributions in areas ranging from Business Development, Corporate Finance/ Restructuring and Digital Transformation to ICT, in their previous employments, Opeke and Kazaure’s addition to the Wema Bank Management Team is set to be a transformative experience for the Bank.

“With Wema Bank already amassing reputable awards early in the year, coupled with the expedited financial growth recorded in its 2023 financial report, 2024 is evidently a promising year for the innovative financial powerhouse and its customers.

Opeke is an alumnus of the University of Lagos where he studied Banking and Finance and also obtained his MBA.