Management Team

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Mr. Habeeb Yusuf is a graduate of Banking & Finance from Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin (1995). He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria of Nigeria , a CBN Certified Microfinance Banker, and an Associate of Business Continuity Professional by DRI International. He is also a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management and holds several training certifications.

He has over twenty-six (26) years of quality banking experience. Mr. HabeebYusuf joined the service of the Bank in 1998 as an Assistant Officer and rose through the ranks. He has worked in various capacities, including serving as Branch Manager, Head of Credit and Operations, Head of Admin, and finally as Regional Head before his appointment as the Managing Director.

Mr. Habeeb Yusuf has a proven record of positive performance in executive leadership and value delivery. He is a team player with exceptional, proven qualities as a result-oriented leader. His extensive knowledge of the African banking landscape makes him well-suited to steer the growth of the Bank through this current era of rapid global changes and reposition the Bank as a leading Microfinance Bank in Nigeria.

Olamide Akin-Balogun holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy and an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Financial Studies from The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State (2004). She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a Registered Professional of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN). 

Her professional training includes certifications and courses from esteemed institutions such as Deloitte, Accenture, Dangote Academy, and Lagos Business School. She is skilled at Finance, Treasury management, Internal Audit and Control.

Olamide began her career in the financial sector and has over 20 years of professional experience spanning manufacturing, banking and financial services, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, and FMCG sectors. She began her career with Taylek Drugs Company as an Accounting Officer from (2004 - 2007). She then joined Reliance Telecommunication (Zoom Mobile) in 2007 as an Assistant Executive Treasurer, quickly advancing to head the second-largest regional treasury. Olamide transitioned to Intercontinental Bank Plc in 2008 where her exemplary service delivery as a Customer Care Specialist earned commendation from the Managing Director. She functioned in the Marketing department and supervised a regional branch as a Branch Resident Controller. In 2011, she moved to Dangote Industries Limited, as an Assistant Manager, Internal Audit delivering significant cost savings and process improvements. At NASCON Allied Industries Plc, a subsidiary of the Dangote Group (2014-2021) she made substantial contributions including setting up a state-of-the-art plant, tripling productivity, and reducing operational costs. In 2021, Olamide joined ISN Products Nigeria Limited as a Warehouse Manager. She was promoted to Supply Chain Manager and later transitioned to Market Category Specialist (Africa) at Diageo Plc in 2023. She worked there until she was appointed Executive Director of Finance and Administration at NPF Microfinance Bank.

Olamide is married and enjoys engaging in community development activities. She has held leadership positions in various social and professional organizations, including serving as Charter President of Junior Chamber (Ikeja) Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited and Chapter President of Junior Chamber International, Ikeja. She has also served as a member of the Membership Affairs Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) where she headed the protocol team at Induction ceremonies. Olamide is a certified trainer who has facilitated several local and international trainings.

Mr. Wosu holds a Higher National Diploma in Business Administration from Yaba College of Technology in 1996 and a post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance from University of Ado Ekiti in 1999. He also obtained a Masters Degree in Economics from Lagos State University in 2006. 

He is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, Nigeria Institute of Management (Chartered), Certified Pension Institute of Nigeria (CIPN), Nigeria Institute of Cost Management and he is an Investment Banker and a CBN Certified Microfinance Banker.

Mr. Wosu started his banking career in Crystal Bank of Africa Limited in 1992 and thereafter joined NPF Microfinance Bank Plc in 1999. He is currently the Head of Credit/ Operations Department.

Mr. Omokhapue holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Banking and Finance from Olabisi Onabajo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State and a Master’s Degree in Management from the University of Lagos. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. 

He is also an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and a Certified Microfinance Banker. His experience spans from Financial Control, Banking operations, Treasury Management and Audit. 

Mr. Omokhapue worked in the Banking and Financial service industry for over 8 years before joining the Bank in 2005. 

He is currently the Head of Internal Audit Department. 

Mrs Fatima Olajumoke attended the prestigious Secondary School; Queen’s College Yaba Lagos.

She holds a B.SC degree in  Accounting from the university of Jos ,Plateau state in 1998,and an MBA in Finance from Ladoke Akintola university of Technology in 2010.

She is a CBN Certified Microfinance Banker and an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management. She is also a Fellow Member of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria and Association of Economists and Statisticians of Nigeria.

Mrs. Fatima Olajumoke has over 20 years working experience beginning with National Youth Service at Akintola Williams Adetona /Isichie and co. and thereafter worked with Basic Komputers before joining the Bank in 2002.

She was the former Branch Manager, Ikeja branch and presently the Head of Marketing Department. 

She has attended various Managerial and Marketing Courses amongst which are trainings organised by CBN/AFOS/MicroSave on Savings Mobilisation and Digital Financial Services, Lagos Business School on Executive Sustainability and Social Impact Assessment training and Digital marketing. 

She has been in the fore Front Promoting and Coordinating the Financial Inclusion policy of CBN and the Government in the bank

Mr. Sunday Zovoe holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from University of Lagos and a Masters Degree in Management from the same university. He is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers. He is also a Certified Microfinance Banker. 

Mr. Zovoe started his banking career in Wema Bank in 1989 and thereafter move to Commercial Trust Bank Ltd (1990-1997). He joined NPF Microfinance Bank in 2007 and has served the Bank in various capacities in the Internal Audit Department and as a Branch Manager. 

He has over 23 years banking experience and he is currently the Chief Compliance Officer of the Bank.

Mr Philip Aiwekhoe holds a Diploma in Data Processing from University of Benin 2006, B.Sc. Computer Science from University of Benin 2013, and Master Information Technology from National Open University of Nigeria 2019. 

He is member British Chartered Institute of IT, Cyber Security Expert Association of Nigeria, Microsoft, Information System Audit & Control Association, Microsoft Certified Professional, Certified Associate Software Tester, Senior Lead Implementer ISO 27001, ISO 27032 Senior Lead Cybersecurity Manager, GDPR-Certified Data Protection Officer & Certified Information Security Manager.

An astute IT & Cyber Security Expert with Over 13 years’ experience in Cyber Security Governance, IT Governance, IT Project Implementation, IT Management, Cyber Security Strategy & Digital Initiatives.

He has implemented various Information Technology Platforms, Security Strategy, Information Security Management System and Digital Initiatives for major Financial Institution in Nigeria which has earned him recognition and commendation. He has participated and anchor in major Cyber Security and Digital Transformation Conference/Seminar namely: Cyber Africa, Digital Financial Inclusion, CyberACON, Digital Financial Transformation and Digital Pay Expo.

He worked as an ISMS Manager, Head IT Risk, Lead Information Security & Quality Assurance among several other positions held with LAPO Microfinance Bank. He later joined Abbey Mortgage Bank as Chief Information Security Officer before joining the bank in 2020 as Chief Information Security Officer where he is currently Head of Cyber Security Department. 

Mrs. Kate Nkechi Ukak holds a Higher National Diploma in Agriculture from the Federal soil Conservation School, Jos (1990). She joined NPF Microfinance Bank Plc in 1993 as a Management Trainee from which level, she has had a remarkable development and growth. She also holds a (PGD) in Business Management as well as an (MBA) in Human Relations Management. She is the Regional Head, East. 

Kabir Abubakar Audi brings over 23 years of experience in banking and finance, with a proven track record in leading high-performing teams and driving market share growth.

He holds a higher national diploma in public Administration from katsina polytechnic, post graduate diploma in banking and finance from University of Abuja and a Masters in Financial Economics from University of Abuja. He is a Certified Micro Finance banker by chartered institute of bankers (CIBN). He joined NPF MFB 2001 and currently the Regional head northwest/north east.