Quick Info
- Position: Managing Director/CEO
- Experience: 30+ Years
- Qualifications: MCIB, MBA, M.Sc
- Specialization: Banking & Marketing
Professional Memberships
- ✓ Member, Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIBN)
- ✓ Microfinance Certified Banker (MCIB)
- ✓ Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Marketing
- ✓ Fellow, Chartered Institute of Finance and Control
Key Professional Achievement
- 🏆 Best Graduating Student - Microfinance Qualifying Examination (CIBN) 2022
- 🌍 Best Graduating Student in Nigeria & West Africa for 2022 Microfinance qualifying examination
MR. CHIBUEZE EMMANUEL OCHOGU
MANAGING DIRECTOR / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERBiography
Chibueze Emmanuel Ochogu is a distinguished banking professional with over 30 years of comprehensive experience in the financial services industry. He holds an HND in Administration from Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, an MBA in Marketing Management from Lagos State University, and an M.Sc. in International Affairs and Diplomacy from Imo State University.
A Microfinance Certified Banker (MCIB), he achieved remarkable distinction as the best graduating student in the Microfinance qualifying examination of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) for both Nigeria and West Africa in 2022.
Career Journey
Leadership Positions
Present
Managing Director/CEO
Novel Microfinance Bank Ltd
Previous
Business Development Manager
Skye Bank PLC (Aba & Umuahia)
Branch Management
Branch Manager
Afribank PLC (Onitsha & Aba)
Earlier
Branch Manager
Citizens Bank Onitsha
Early Career Foundation
Career Start
Various Roles
ACB PLC - Customer Services, Funds Transfer, International Operations
Growth
Manager & Head of Operations
Citizens International Bank Ltd
Recent Notable Achievement
Digital Transformation
Led the transformation and digitalization of Abia State University Microfinance Bank, implementing a robust and functional Mobile Banking Application.
Academic Excellence
Best Graduating Student - CIBN Microfinance Qualifying Examination (Nigeria & West Africa) 2022
Education
- M.Sc.: International Affairs and Diplomacy - Imo State University
- MBA: Marketing Management - Lagos State University
- HND: Administration - Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State
Professional Development
Mr. Ochogu has undergone extensive training in:
Customer Service
Marketing Strategies
Credit Analysis
Negotiation Skills
Management
Leadership
