Abbey Mortgage Appoints Okonkwo As ED

Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. John Okonkwo as Executive Director, Finance, Risk, and Operations, effective August 1, 2025.

The bank in a notice signed by its Company Secretary, Geoff Amaghereonu to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), said Okonkwo would be “responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight for the Bank’s finance, risk management, and operations functions, ensuring alignment with Abbey’s vision of delivering innovative, customer-focused financial solutions.”

It noted that Okonkwo’s appointment signals Abbey’s commitment to strengthening its governance framework and operational resilience amid evolving market dynamics.

Okonkwo brings over 20 years of experience in finance, auditing, risk management, and corporate governance, with a strong track record of leading strategic initiatives across the financial services sector.
He began his career at KPMG, where he honed his expertise in audit and advisory services.

Since then, he has held key leadership roles at Heirs Holdings Group, United Bank for Africa (UBA), and VFD Group Plc, where he contributed to enterprise-wide risk frameworks, compliance structures, and operational efficiency.

A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) and an alumnus of the Advanced Management Programme (AMP) at Lagos Business School, Mr. Okonkwo is widely respected for his multidisciplinary approach to financial strategy and sustainability.