President Bola Tinubu has appointed Engineer Uzoma Nwagba as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), demonstrating his commitment to fostering financial inclusion and economic growth for Nigerians.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity Chief Ajuri Ngelale.
At 36, Engineer Nwagba brings a wealth of expertise to his new role, holding a Master’s of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a first-class Bachelor’s of Engineering from Howard University in Washington DC.
Prior to his appointment, Nwagba served as the Chief Operating Officer at the Bank of Industry, overseeing micro-credit and other financial interventions. His previous roles include Senior Investment Associate at the African Capital Alliance, focusing on financial services, and a tenure as a Software Engineer at Microsoft, where he led teams developing enterprise and mobile software for emerging markets, including Nigeria.
The appointment underscores President Tinubu’s commitment to leveraging expertise in finance and technology to expand access to credit across Nigeria and promote financial inclusion. Through this initiative, he aims to enhance the quality of life for Nigerian citizens by facilitating access to prosperity.
Ngelale expressed confidence in Engineer Nwagba’s ability to drive the corporation forward and advance its mandate to benefit all segments of Nigerian society.
