Kenneth Opara

Ken Opara, currently serving as the President and Chairman of Council at The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, brings a wealth of experience in the banking sector. With a strong background in various roles at Fidelity Bank PLC, including as Executive Director and Regional Head, ken has also held positions such as General Manager overseeing SMEs, Export, and Multilateral Agencies. Ken is an advocate for capacity building and mentoring for MSMEs, as well as an expert and public speaker on SMEs and Retail related issues. Additionally, their education includes a Ph.D in Credit Management from the International University of Panama, an MBA in Finance from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance.