Tinubu Appoints 36-Year-Old Uzoma Nwagba As Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation CEO

Uzoma Nwagba appointed as CEO of Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation by President Tinubu, bringing expertise from Bank of Industry and Microsoft.

Tasked with advancing financial inclusion and expanding credit access for Nigerians.

In a move signaling a commitment to financial inclusion and economic advancement, President Bola Tinubu has greenlit the appointment of 36-year-old Uzoma Nwagba as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation.

VerseNews gathered that Nwagba, a Harvard Business School MBA holder with a first-class Bachelor’s in Engineering from Howard University, Washington DC, brings a wealth of experience to the role.

A Stellar Background

Before his latest appointment, Engineer Nwagba distinguished himself as the Chief Operating Officer of the Bank of Industry, spearheading micro-credit and financial interventions.

His tenure as a Software Engineer at Microsoft, leading teams in developing enterprise and mobile software for emerging markets, underscores his prowess in technology and finance.

Vision for Financial Inclusion

Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, emphasized President Tinubu’s expectation for Nwagba to leverage his extensive experience in finance and technology to bolster financial interventions across Nigeria.

The President anticipates Nwagba’s leadership will amplify access to credit for all Nigerian citizens, foster financial inclusion, and elevate the standard of living nationwide.