Mohammed Bello-Koko (Managing Director)
Mohammed Bello Koko was born on 25th March 1969. He attended and completed his secondary school education at the Federal Government College Sokoto in 1986. He then proceeded to the Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto for his bachelor of science (B.Sc.) degree in Management Studies and Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) in 1992 and 1995 respectively.
Imbued by his penchant for continuous learning, he proceeded further to the Harvard Kennedy School, USA where he bagged an Executive Certificate in Public Leadership.
Bello Koko started his career with FSB International Bank Plc from the year 1996 to 2004 and functioned across several strategic portfolios including Banking operations, Credit-Risk Management, Treasury Operations, Retail banking and Corporate Marketing that found him in charge of Energy sector and Public Sector, thus responsible for managing accounts of several multinational oil and Gas companies, Public sector relationships.
He joined Zenith International Bank Plc in the year 2005 where he grew at various times to be Branch Head, zonal Head Public Sector and also Large Corporates from where his exceptional contribution to the bank’s globally referenced profitability and balance sheet in the period 2005 to 2015 earned him numerous awards in the bank and a spot in the bank’s Executive Management Team as Deputy General Manager and Zonal Head.
In the year 2016, Mohammed Bello Koko was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as Executive Director Finance and Administration of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), a role he held with distinction till May 2021, when he was appointed Acting Managing Director.
His sterling performance as acting Managing Director evidenced by plugging of income leakages, unprecedented growth in revenue and improved operational efficiencies that led to significant increase in container traffic to Onne Port and the demonstrated resolve to open up the other Eastern Ports of Warri, Calabar and Rivers convinced President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm Koko as substantive Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NPA on the 15th of February, 2022.
Bello Koko who is a fellow of both the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) and the Institute of Strategic Management (ISMN), is also member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) and has attended several domestic and international trainings.
Mrs. Vivian C. Richard-Edet (Executive Director, Finance & Administration)
Mrs. Vivian C. Richard-Edet
Mrs. Vivian C. Richard-Edet currently serves as the Executive Director of Finance and Administration at the Nigerian Ports Authority, leveraging her multifaceted skill set across Retail, SME, Commercial and Corporate Banking, Trade Finance, Credit and Financial Analysis, and Product Development. With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, she stands out as a highly accomplished Financial Services Executive. Mrs. Richard-Edet has honed her extensive expertise through pivotal roles at distinguished financial institutions, including Senior Management positions at Standard Trust Bank/UBA Plc, Skye Bank Plc/ Polaris Bank.
Before joining the Nigerian Ports Authority, she played a pivotal role in steering Polaris Bank through challenging phases of management and ownership changes, ensuring stability and profitability. Her strategic acumen shone brightly as she orchestrated growth and positive contributions to the Risk Asset portfolio across the expansive regions under her purview, overseeing 17 branches and leading a team of 172 individuals. In doing so, she not only heightened operational efficiency but also made a significant impact on maintaining a robust balance sheet exceeding N150 billion. Her leadership skill was further evident in her ability to inspire and propel her team to surpass expectations across board.
Mrs. Richard-Edet played a pivotal role as a member of various transformational and strategic committees, focusing on People, Processes, and Systems, aimed at steering a new course and establishing relevance in the dynamic financial landscape – one of such was the Polaris Bank’s digital transformation strategy which birthed the VULTe platform and secured three consecutive victories as the ‘Best Digital Bank of the Year’ at the prestigious BusinessDay’s Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.
She has won several awards in her professional sojourn and has been recognized for her leadership impact and instrumental roles among which was the ‘Most Profitable Branch of the Year’ award at the Annual Skye Bank Awards. In 2016, her team surpassed expectations by achieving over 200% of the branch’s Profit Before Tax (PBT) budget for the year.
Endowed with outstanding communication and people management skills, Vivian consistently earns the trust and confidence of her colleagues, customers, and stakeholders. This invaluable trait has empowered her to lead teams successfully, consistently achieving set objectives and fostering a loyal customer base. Beyond her professional endeavors, she is passionately dedicated to promoting empowerment through education, actively supporting various causes aimed at realizing this vision.
Vivian is happily married and blessed with children. She finds cooking very therapeutic and shares a love of the Arts, Music, and Nature with her Husband.
Mrs. Richard-Edet is a graduate of Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Lagos and holds an MBA Degree in Banking and Sales Management from the National Institute of Business Management, India. She has completed the Senior Management programme at the Lagos Business School as well as the Post Graduate Certificate Course in Financial Technology, Cryptocurrency, Machine Learning & Digital Banking at the Imperial College Business School.
Olalekan Badmus (Executive Director, Marine and Operations)
Engr. Olalekan Abdul-rahaman Badmus
Executive Director, Marine and Operations
Olalekan Abdul-Rahaman Badmus, a seasoned administrator, development enthusiast, technology expert and a successful boardroom personae with vast experience in both private and public sectors was born to the family of Osogbo Business Mogul and Magnate, Chief Khamis Olatunde Badmus (Tuns) on July 9,1978. He had his Primary and Post-Primary Education in Chrisland Primary School, Lagos and Navy Secondary School, Abeokuta in Ogun state, respectively. He proceeded to Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso where he obtained his Bachelor of Technology Degree in Computer Engineering in the year 2001.
Being a reader, lover of education and passionate learner, Engr. Abdul-Rahaman Badmus proceeded to Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, for his Post Graduate study where he obtained a Masters’ Degree in Business Administration in 2005. He also holds an additional Masters in Managerial Psychology from the same institution in 2009.
Engr. Olalekan Badmus is a certified Project Manager and a Project Management Institute’s Agile Certified Practitioner with specialization in Agile Principles and Mindset; Mindset Value-driven Delivery; Stakeholder Engagement; Team Performance; Adaptive Planning; Problem Detection and Resolution; Continuous Improvement on Product, Process, People and among others.
Imbued with the quest for professionalism, he went further to join the Nigerian Institute of Management, Nigerian Society of Engineers with a registered license from COREN to mention but a few.
Engr. Olalekan Badmus began his decade-long career as a Personal Assistant to the Chairman on International Affairs at Tuns, and rose to be the Acting Managing Director of TUNS Holdings Nigeria Limited, Osogbo. He is the immediate past Commissioner for Regional Integration and Special Duties in Osun State, where he led the State Steering Committee of Osun Food Support Scheme, a programme initiated by the state government to support 30,000 vulnerable persons with food items on monthly basis and other laudable initiatives. His efforts gave him further responsibilities like the Honourable Commissioner supervising the ministries of Culture and Tourism as well as Ministry of Home Affairs between June, 2022 and November, 2022.
Over the years, he has engaged in Policy Formulation, Business Analysis and Evaluation, Project and Management Experience, Budgeting and Forecasting, resolution strategies in private organization as well as Corporate Experience locally and internationally. He is a passionate entrepreneur and has participated in several national and international conferences and seminars on managerial and sustainable development among several others. At leisure, he loves swimming, traveling and playing golf. He is happily married with kids.
Engr. Ibrahim Abba Umar
Engr. Ibrahim Abba Umar (Executive Director, Engineering & Technical Services)
Engr. Ibrahim Abba Umar is a highly accomplished individual born on January 1, 1981. He is an engineer and philanthropist with an impressive educational background. He attended El-kanemi College of Islamic Theology where he completed his primary and secondary school education in 2000. Later, he pursued his academic ambitions and earned a BEng (Hons) in Electronic and Communication Engineering from London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom. He went on to earn a Master of Science in Computing from Birmingham City University.
Engr. Ibrahim has gained extensive experience in the field of engineering, particularly in testing various online banking applications and services. He has worked as a Test Analyst for various organizations, including Bamford Trust Plc, AIS Accounts Ltd, Quant Marketing and Ikano to improve their systems. In 2020, he shifted his focus to consultancy and worked with UNODC on several projects related to water improvement solutions and renewable energy. He also served as a consultant to the Ministry of Justice, where he contributed to various projects.
Engr. Ibrahim is a member of the Council for the Regulation in Engineering (COREN) and the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE). He has also attended several leadership courses to enhance his professional skills and stay current with emerging trends in the industry.
Besides his engineering career, Engr. Ibrahim is also a passionate philanthropist. In 2010, he established a charity foundation in Borno State with an endowment of hundreds of millions of naira. The foundation has been at the forefront of improving the nutrition, health, and education of Nigerians, with a focus on empowering vulnerable people to lift them out of poverty. Although the foundation has a local focus, Engr. Ibrahim has a national perspective and is committed to contributing to the betterment of Nigeria.
| GENERAL MANAGEMENT TEAM | ||
| UMAR, Mr. GAMBORO INNOCENT | [email protected] | GENERAL MANAGER, CORPORATE & STRATEGIC PLANNING |
| CAPTAIN JEROME, BITRUS ANGYUNWE | [email protected] | GENERAL MANAGER, MARINE & OPERATIONS |
| KHALIL, Mr. MOHAMMED JAMIL | [email protected] | GENERAL MANAGER, SECURITY |
| EDOSOMWAN, A. ANTHONY | [email protected] | GENERAL MANAGER, SERVICOM |
| ENGR. (Mrs.) OHAGWA, ANTHONIA | [email protected] | GENERAL MANAGER, TARIFF & BILLING |
| DR (Mrs.) NWOKOLO, CHINWE ROSE | [email protected] | GENERAL MANAGER, MEDICAL SERVICES |
| ENGR. ANAS KAWU SULEIMAN | [email protected] | GENERAL MANAGER, PROCUREMENT |
| IYAWE SEYI AKINYEMI | [email protected] | GENERAL MANAGER, MONITORING & REGULATORY SERVICES |
| DUROWAIYE AYODELE | [email protected] | GENERAL MANAGER, MD’S OFFICE |
| ENGR. SHAFARU ABEEB ADEWALE | [email protected] | GENERAL MANAGER, LAND & ASSET ADMINISTRATION |
| SANI HADIZA TAHIR (Mrs.) | [email protected] | GENERAL MANAGER, ABUJA LIAISON OFFICE |
| KWANDE ZAINAB UMAR (Mrs.) | [email protected] | GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES |
| GBOTOLORUN BABATUNDE AYODELE | [email protected] | GENERAL MANAGER, ICT |
| ADEKUNLE FATAI OLADIPO | [email protected] | GENERAL MANAGER, SUPERANNUATION |