Managing Director/CEO
Ezinwa Magnus Obi graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in 1998 with First Class Honours, emerging the best student in both the department and the faculty.
He is a seasoned banker with nearly two decades experience. His banking career spans across Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, Private Banking, Retail and Consumer Banking, as well as SME desks of several indigenous banks, within the middle and senior management positions. He rose through the ranks, contributing to the growth of many financial institutions, at branch and regional management levels.
Very cerebral, analytical and result-oriented, Mr. Obi is grounded in risk management, credit analysis, international trade, treasury operations, financial markets, project financing, micro and SME financing, as well as strategic management, leadership, capacity building, business communication, customer relationship management, brand development, product development...etc. He is also involved in various poverty alleviation, youths’ mentorship and career development programmes. In recognition of his various achievements in the banking industry and contributions to humanity in general, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in October, 2004, honoured him with the Distinguished Alumnus Award. He has also received other awards from various organisations and societies.
Until his appointment as the Managing Director of BC Kash Microfinance Bank in 2019, Mr. Obi was the Deputy Managing Director/Chief Operations Officer of PF Ltd, where he contributed in repositioning the organisation to the path of growth and profitability. He is also a financial/management consultant and life coach.
He holds two Master’s degrees as well as other professional qualifications. A certified Microfinance Banker (MCIB), Mr. Obi is a CIBN award winner as the best student in The Evolution, Management and Regulation of Microfinance Banks category.
Head, Credit and Risk Management
Bamgbola Ojo can be described as Mr Microfinance having spent his entire career in Microfinance and has touched all departments of the industry. He is a top-performing professional with over 14 years’ progressive experience in the banking industry. He has a proven history of establishing valuable relationship with clients and has served in various capacities in the Microfinance Industry including Banking Operations, Internal Audit, Credit Advisor and Recovery Officer.
He has worked with the Nigeria Agricultural and Cooperative Bank (NACB), Jimete, Yola, Havilah Microfinance Bank Limited, Providence Microfinance Bank Limited, FFS Microfinance Bank Limited, and FBN Microfinance Bank Limited.
Bamgbola Ojo holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management from AbubakarTafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, and Higher National Diploma in Banking and Finance. He is an Associate member, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Associate member Risk Managers Association of Nigeria (RIMAN), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) UK, and a qualified Microfinance Practitioner.
Head, Service Management and Strategy
Akunne, Uche Gerald is a 1994 graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. He has 25 years post graduate experience in the hospitality, Cooperative Finance, Investment Banking and Micro Finance Banking. He also had a stint with Information Communication Technology (ICT) as an internet service retailer.
Gerald is well established in microfinance business with over 8 years experience in cooperative financing. Within the 8 years span, while in the employment of BC Kash Cooperative Finance and Investment Society Ltd Yaba, Gerald rose progressively from the position of an Account Officer to Accounts Supervisor, Account Manager and Deputy Chief Accountant. Also while in BC Kash Cooperative, Gerald veered from Accounts to Marketing to become a Branch Manager and rose to the position of a Group Manager and subsequently becoming the Chief Operations Officer of BC Kash Cooperative Society, the second largest Cooperative Society in the country in terms of membership strength.
He also worked with PF Limited, an investment finance company located in the heart of Lagos. He held the position of Business Development Manager.
He also worked with PF Limited, an investment finance company located in the heart of Lagos. He held the position of Business Development Manager.
With experience in human relations management as a hotel manager and practical experience in micro financing in cooperative business as well as knowledge in Finance investment as a fund manager, Gerald is currently the Head of Service Management and Strategy at BC Kash Microfinance Bank Ltd Lagos. His presence in the Management Team of the Bank adds to the hospitable posture and excellent service delivery enjoyed by both the internal and external customers of the Bank.
Gerald is a Member Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (MCIB).
Head, Business Development
Boniface Maduawuchi Akalazu is a seasoned banker with over 17 years of experience garnered from working in various commercial banks like, First Atlantic Bank, FirstInland Bank Plc, Finbank Plc and First City Monument Bank (FCMB).
Boniface Maduawuchi Akalazu is a seasoned banker with over 17 years of experience garnered from working in various commercial banks like, First Atlantic Bank, FirstInland Bank Plc, Finbank Plc and First City Monument Bank (FCMB).
His area of experience covers commercial banking, retail banking and consumer banking where he has headed credit and marketing desk and other units. Others include: risk analysis, financial performance analysis and forecasting, writing feasibility reports for new branch locations among others.
Mr. Akalazu holds a Master of Science (M.Sc) and Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degrees in Banking and Finance from University of Ibadan and Imo State University respectively. He is also a student member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. He is currently the Head of Business Development in BC Kash Microfinance Bank Limited. Mr. Akalazu is a Member Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (MCIB).
Head, Internal Audit and Compliance
Jacob Whesu heads Internal control and Audit department responsible for internal control, Audit and compliance functions of the bank Jacob Whesu is a graduate of Economics from Lagos state university with a second class upper division obtained in 1991/92 session. He started his career with a brief stint in consulting at Olusola Faleye and associates where he spent about a year.
He went on thereafter to spend 24 years in Banking with experiences in Trade finance, Treasury operations, Domestic Operations, Branch management, commercial Banking, Internal Control and Audit, a journey that crisscrossed five different banks (Universal Trust Bank, National Bank of Nigeria Ltd, First Bank of Nigeria plc, Oceanic BankInternational and Ecobank of Nigeria Ltd).
Jacob is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). He is also a member of Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Chicago, USA having garnered the certified information system audit (CISA) certification since 2010.
Head, Financial Control
Olufisayo Derunke Olayinka, a distinction graduate of Osun State College of Technology has over 8 years of experience in finance Administration.
She started her career with BC Kash Cooperative Finance and Investment Society Limited as an Account Officer. Due to her diligence and loyalty at work, she was transferred to Sango Ota as a manager in the year 2011. Thereafter, she was moved to Abeokuta branch in the year 2012 to reorganize the branch. She was later transferred back to account department in the head office where she became the Head of Accounts assisting the Finance Director. In this capacity, she supervised the work of over 140 account officers from the branches who reported to her. Her ability to multi-task and take up new challenges has made her an invaluable asset to our organization.
She joined BC Kash Microfinance Bank as Associate Head of Account in February, 2017 and took over fully as Head of Accounts and Finance August, 2017.She is a student member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. Mrs. Olayinka has completed the compulsory MCP examination, and awaiting induction.
Head, ICT & E-Channels
Okechukwu Enwereuzor is an energetic, well-spoken and capable Network Administrator who is an expert at connecting different devices together to form fast and efficient networks. He enjoys working on all IT related issues, and has extensive experience of resolving hardware, software and network malfunctions. In his current role, he works with the rest of the team to ensure the successful delivery and operation of all support services.
He joined BC Kash Microfinance Bank in 2016 as the Network Administrator and rose to the position of Head of IT. He is responsible for performing a wide range of network administration duties including installations, debugging, maintenance and upgrades. He also worked with BC Kash Cooperative Finance and Investment Society Ltd as the Network Administrator from 2011 to 2014 before he left for his post graduate studies.
He joined BC Kash Microfinance Bank in 2016 as the Network Administrator and rose to the position of Head of IT. He is responsible for performing a wide range of network administration duties including installations, debugging, maintenance and upgrades. He also worked with BC Kash Cooperative Finance and Investment Society Ltd as the Network Administrator from 2011 to 2014 before he left for his post graduate studies.
He is CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certified and he is also a member of Nigeria Institute of Management. Okechukwu is a certified Microfinance Banker (MCIB).
Head of Operations
Chinwe Favour Nwagbara is a seasoned banker with over 15 years of experience pulled together from working in various commercial banks like, First Atlantic Bank, First Inland Bank Plc, Finbank Plc, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and Union Bank Plc.
Within these years, she has worked in various capacities ranging from Customer Service Officer, Client Relationship Manager to Superintendent of Banking Operations for exceptional Service Delivery. Her core competencies include strong qualitative and analytical skills, motivational leadership, multitasking, excellent relationship management and strong interpersonal skills, good team player and very customer centric.
In the course of her career, Chinwe has also handled the following responsibilities: partnering with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure business transactions are well routed and properly attended to; ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory recommendations, policies and guidelines; oversight for the approval of all processed domestic and international payments; facility and vendor quality management like bank assets security, vendor performance and control of operational expenses among others.
Chinwe holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degrees in Finance and Accountancy from University of Leicester, United Kingdom and Abia State University respectively. She is also a student member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
She is a very talented and vibrant young lady with great innovative ideas, excellent communication and people’s skills and a delight to work with.