Yemisi Edun

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Yemisi Edun
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer First City Monument Bank
Assumed office
13 July 2021
Profession Banker

Yemisi Edun is the managing director/chief executive officer of First City Monument Bank, the first woman to ever hold the position. She assumed this position in July 2021 after the suspension of Adam Nuhu.

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Education

Yemisi Edun graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Ife. She proceeded to the University of Liverpool, where she graduated with a master's degree in international accounting and finance. [1] Until her appointment as Managing Director, she was the chief financial officer of the bank and the acting chief executive officer. [2] Edun is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and a CFA holder. She is also an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Stock brokers, an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, and a member of the Information Systems Audit and Control. [3] [4]

Awards and Recognition

Yemisi Edun was named Banker of the year 2023 by Leadership Newspaper following her contributions to steer First City Monument Bank (FCMB) towards SME financing and earning the bank international recognition for its role in facilitating credit to small businesses. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ Popoola, Nike (17 July 2021). "FCMB appoints Yemisi Edun as managing director". Punch. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  2. ↑ "MRS. Yemisi Edun – Managing Director | FCMB".
  3. ↑ Adamolekun, Roland (13 July 2021). "FCMB appoints Yemisi Edun to replace Adam Nuru as CEO". Premium Times. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  4. ↑ "MRS. Yemisi Edun – Managing Director | FCMB".
  5. ↑ Leadership, Newspaper (2023-12-11). "LEADERSHIP Awards: Yemisi Edun Is Banker Of The Year 2023". Leadership. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
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