Meet Aisha Ahmad, Buhari’s New Dashing Nominee For Deputy Governor CBN
When President Muhammadu Buhari’s Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, announced on Thursday that investment banker and adviser, Aishah Ahmad, has been nominated to take over as Deputy Governor Central Bank of Nigeria from Sarah Alade who retired March, 2017, only a few persons were surprised.
With over 20 years certified experience with global financial institutions such as Stanbic IBTC Bank, Zenith Bank PLC and Bank of New York Mellon, the Head, Consumer Banking at Diamond Bank PLC, has come far and well.
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Tasked with the responsibilities of managing consumer banking business and overseeing a diverse retail product base of over six million customers, Ahmad also chairs the Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) – a not-for-profit organization.
Speaking in an interview last year, she said; “For me, WIMBIZ was a platform to offer my skills, channel my considerable energies meet people and contribute to the world. When I was named chairperson, I felt humbled, honoured and very excited about all the possibilities and things I could accomplish. Challenges drive me; and an opportunity like this presents a most unique learning experience.
“WIMBIZ has been a part of my life for a long time. I have been a part of the organisation since 2001, when I attended its first conference which was hosted in Abuja. In WIMBIZ, I saw an opportunity to express myself and contribute my talents to a meaningful cause; the work is primarily volunteered.”
Aisha Ahmad holds Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Abuja, an MBA with a specialisation in Finance from the University of Lagos and an MSC in Finance & Management from Cranfield School of Management, United Kingdom.
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She is also a charter holder and member of the Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Associations.
Ahmad has served on the steering committee for Cherie Blair Foundation’s Technology for Growth Project working with Enterprise Development Centre.
