The board is made up of, accomplished professionals and business executives led by a non-executive chairman:


A, Dr. Samuel N. Anyakora

Dr Anyakora is a renowned expert in organizational transformation and business process transformation. A distinguished alumnus of the famous Loughborough University of Technology, United Kingdom graduating with B. Tech (first class) and a PhD both in Chemical Engineering. His working career saw him through Dunlop headquarters in Birmingham to Dunlop Nigeria PLC. He became the first Nigerian General Works Manager and later first Nigerian Director, tire manufacturing. He retired  in 1998 after serving as the technical director of Dunlop Nigeria PLC for several years. He is a fellow and past president of Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers and sits on the board of several other companies.

B, Paul C. Obi


A Legal practitioner of high repute and the principal partner in the law firm – PC Obi & Co. Barrister Obi holds B.L (honors) and LL.M degree from the University of Lagos and is a member of Nigerian Bar Association, International Bar Association and a member of the oil & gas section of the International Bar Association. An accomplished corporate lawyer, adviser and consultant to numerous corporate bodies (local & international) including banks and insurance companies, oil companies, embassies and consular offices, etc

C, Dr. Nelson C. Nwankwo


Medical Practitioner & Fellow West African College of Surgeons (Radiology) based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Dr. Nwankwo is a lecturer in the University of Port Harcourt, a consultant Radiologist with the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and a serving examiner of the fellowship examinations of the West African College of Surgeons.


D, Jude O. Ebigbo


A graduate of accounting, who after many years of service in the insurance sector, retired voluntarily to manage Olivecircle Resources Ltd, which he founded. An astute businessman and shrewd investor, Mr. Ebigbo has grown Olivecircle into a multimillion Naira business with interests in real estates and the telecom sectors. 


E, Godwin O. Umeh- MD/CEO  


Mr. Umeh holds a BSc degree (Quantity Surveying) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and an MBA degree (Banking & Finance) from University of Nigeria, Nsukka. An associate member of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).

An avid exponent of corporate finance , Mr. Umeh's career spans over 15years and have seen him through many notable companies in the banking and financial sectors of the economy. Having garnered experience in the financial centers, He joined The Bridge from Fidelity Bank PLC / Fidelity Union Securities Limited where he was for several years the Chief Operating Officer.

F, Paul O. Olele  


Mr. Olele graduated from the University of Benin in 1985 with a second-class upper Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. He also obtained an MSc degree in Finance in 1987 from the University of Lagos.

Mr. Olele is a seasoned banker with bias for investment banking and treasury activities. His over 17 years experience in banking and finance has seen him through many financial institutions including Fidelity Bank PLC, First City Monument Bank PLC, among others.