Senior Faculty
Practical industry experience, academic knowledge and proven facilitation expertise.
Our Senior Faculty comprises a distinguished community of experienced professionals, practitioners, consultants and thought leaders with deep expertise across the disciplines shaping modern risk management and organizational performance.
Our faculty brings together practical industry experience, academic knowledge and proven facilitation expertise across Risk Management, Compliance (AML/CFT/CPF and TBML), ESG, GRC, Sustainability, Governance, Operations, Change Management, Leadership, Human Resources, Finance, Strategy, Cybersecurity and Energy/Oil & Gas Finance.
Isaiah Ademola Alagbe
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Isaiah Ademola Alagbe FCA.
Isaiah Ademola Alagbe is a seasoned management consultant and finance professional with over 30 years of experience spanning management consulting, financial services, manufacturing and commerce.
A double-prize-winning professional accountant, Isaiah has led and participated in major projects involving ERP implementation, organizational transformation, strategic reviews, risk management, internal audit, corporate governance, business valuation, IFRS conversion and due diligence across organizations in Nigeria and Africa.
He has held senior finance positions with Berger Paints Plc., Omatek Ventures Plc. and Unitrust Insurance Ltd., and began his professional career with UAC Plc., including two years with the Unilever International Audit team. He also served as a management consultant with KPMG.
Isaiah is an experienced facilitator who has delivered programmes for Lagos Business School, ICAN, the Central Bank of Nigeria, and state government institutions, with particular expertise in financial reporting and IPSAS.
He holds an MBA in General Management from the University of Lagos and graduated top of his class in Chemistry from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and brings to RMA extensive expertise in finance, risk management, governance, organizational transformation and professional education.
Ahmed 'Tunde Popoola
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Ahmed 'Tunde Popoola PhD, FCA
Dr. Ahmed ‘Tunde Popoola is a distinguished banker, accountant, economist and business executive with over 30 years of experience spanning banking, finance, risk management, entrepreneurship and business development.
He is the Managing Director/CEO of CRC Credit Bureau Limited, a position he has held since the company’s establishment in 2008. He previously served as the pioneer CEO of the Abuja Enterprise Agency and held senior banking positions, including Chief Finance Officer and General Manager of a publicly listed bank.
Dr. Popoola has played a significant role in the development of credit reporting and credit infrastructure in Nigeria and Africa, with expertise spanning credit risk, financial inclusion, data-driven decision-making, finance and strategic leadership.
He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from WITS Business School, University of the Witwatersrand, master’s degrees in Banking & Finance and Economics from the University of Lagos, and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Obafemi Awolowo University. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and has completed executive programmes at leading institutions including Lagos Business School, Wharton and Harvard.
He brings to RMA extensive expertise in credit risk, financial services, risk management, data-driven finance and executive leadership, together with deep insight into the evolving credit ecosystem in Nigeria and Africa.
Segun Lawal
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Segun Lawal MBA, AMNIM
Segun Lawal is an experienced management consultant and HR professional with over 13 years of expertise spanning human resources, strategy, leadership, talent development and organizational capacity building.
He has led and delivered training and development programmes for organizations including the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), NDIC, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority and NIRSAL, covering leadership, HR management, soft skills, entrepreneurship, business analysis, risk management and professional development.
Segun has also served as a panelist for staff promotion exercises at institutions including FITC, the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria and the National Insurance Commission. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at MEDEVOLT Healthcare Ltd and sits on the Board of HSF Foods Ltd, with a focus on recruitment, training and organizational development.
He holds a degree in Marketing, a Chartered Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing and an MBA in Human Resource Management, and brings to RMA practical expertise in HR strategy, leadership development, talent management and organizational transformation.
Kenneth Irabor
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Kenneth Irabor MBA, CCO
Kenneth Irabor is an experienced risk management professional with over 20 years of expertise spanning enterprise risk management, governance, risk and compliance, banking, consulting and manufacturing.
He is the Group Head, Risk Management at Dangote Cement Plc, where he leads the risk management function and oversees the implementation of the company’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework. Previously, he was a Senior Consultant with PwC’s Governance, Risk & Compliance practice and pioneered Operational Risk Analysis and Profiling at Diamond Bank Plc.
Kenneth holds an MBA in Strategic Marketing from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and has undertaken executive training at the University of Stellenbosch Business School and Lagos Business School. He is also a Certified Climate Change Risk Manager.
He brings to RMA extensive practical expertise in enterprise risk management, operational risk, GRC, risk frameworks, risk advisory and organizational resilience.
Bruno Nduka
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Dr. Bruno Nduka Ph.D, CAMS
Dr. Bruno Nduka is a distinguished financial sector, risk and compliance professional with over 35 years of experience spanning banking, macroeconomic management, financial sector development, AML/CFT/CPF, financial inclusion and corporate governance.
He served as Director of Evaluation and Compliance at GIABA, the ECOWAS specialized institution responsible for combating money laundering and terrorist financing in West Africa, from 2009 to 2022. In this role, he led mutual evaluations of member states and supported the design and delivery of technical assistance and capacity-building programmes aligned with international AML/CFT standards.
Dr. Nduka has represented GIABA member states at major international forums, including FATF and Egmont Group meetings, and has served as a lead mentor to countries undergoing FATF evaluation and ICRG processes. He also serves on the Boards of several companies, including financial institutions.
He holds First-Class B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Statistics from the University of Ibadan, an MBA in Finance from the University of Lagos, and a Ph.D. in Economics, specializing in Econometrics and Financial Economics. He is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Fellow of the Compliance Institute of Nigeria.
Dr. Nduka brings to RMA extensive expertise in AML/CFT/CPF, financial crime compliance, risk management, financial sector development, regulatory evaluation and professional capacity building.
Magnus Nnoka
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Magnus Nnoka FCRM
Magnus Nnoka is a seasoned banking and risk management professional with over 25 years of experience spanning enterprise risk management, credit risk, treasury, banking operations and risk governance.
He is the Chief Risk Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, with extensive experience in designing and implementing enterprise-wide risk management frameworks. His career includes senior management positions at Diamond Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and Union Bank, where he led significant risk management, business recovery and process-reengineering initiatives.
Magnus is a Fellow and former President of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI) and has played a significant role in advancing professional risk management practice in Nigeria. He has also facilitated risk management programmes for professional and executive audiences.
He holds a B.Sc. in Economics, MBA in Marketing and MSc in Risk Management, with executive education from institutions including Lagos Business School, Wharton Business School and the University of Wisconsin.
He brings to RMA extensive practical expertise in enterprise risk management, credit risk, risk governance, banking and organizational resilience, together with strong professional leadership experience.
Charles Nyamali
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Charles Nyamali ACMA, CGMA
Charles Nyamali is an accomplished finance and risk management professional with about 20 years of experience spanning strategy, financial and risk management, investment research, business analysis and professional training.
He has held senior positions with leading organizations including Agusto & Co. Limited, First Bank of Nigeria Plc and GTB Asset Management/Pensions Limited, where he served as Head of Credit Portfolio Management, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Frontier Capital Alternative Assets Limited (FCAAL).
Charles holds an Honours Degree in Accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University and a Master’s Degree in International Business Economics from City University, London. He is an Associate Member of CIMA (UK), a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) and a Certified Expert in Risk Management.
An experienced facilitator and business professional, Charles brings to RMA extensive expertise in strategy, financial management, credit risk, investment analysis, risk management and organizational performance.
Nelson M. Anumaka
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Dr. Nelson M. Anumaka FCA, FCIB, ACIS, CPFA, MIoD
Dr. Nelson M. Anumaka is a distinguished accounting, banking and corporate governance professional with extensive experience spanning financial reporting, accounting standards, regulatory compliance, corporate governance and banking.
He has held senior positions across leading institutions including First Bank of Nigeria, Afribank, Trade Bank and Gulf Bank, as well as the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN), where he served as Pioneer Director/Head of the Directorate of Corporate Governance and held other senior technical and regulatory roles.
Dr. Anumaka has played a significant role in the development of accounting standards and corporate governance frameworks in Nigeria, serving on several technical and standard-setting committees. He was also a member of the committee that drafted the 2011 SEC Code of Corporate Governance and the National Technical Committee on Corporate Governance.
He holds a B.Sc. in Business Administration from the University of Benin, an MBA in Accountancy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and a DBA in Finance from SSBM, Switzerland. He is a Fellow of ICAN and CIBN, as well as a Chartered Secretary and Administrator, Chartered Public Finance Accountant and Member of the Institute of Directors.
Currently Managing Consultant at NMA Consulting, Dr. Anumaka brings to RMA extensive expertise in financial reporting, corporate governance, accounting standards, banking, regulatory compliance and professional capacity development.
Babalola Omore
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Babalola Omore Member
Babalola Omore is an experienced audit, risk and compliance professional, trainer and consultant with expertise spanning internal audit, assurance, IT/IS security, corporate governance, forensic accounting and corporate finance.
He currently serves as Group Head, Internal Audit & Compliance at Page Financials, where he brings extensive practical experience in strengthening internal controls, governance frameworks and regulatory compliance.
His professional expertise includes internal audit transformation, technical auditing and accounting, project management, data analytics, information systems and technology audit, data protection, GRC and regulatory compliance, complemented by strong capabilities in leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation and communication.
Babalola brings to RMA practical expertise in audit and assurance, enterprise risk management, governance, technology risk and compliance, together with a strong commitment to professional training and capacity development.
Lateef Busari
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Lateef Busari Member
Lateef Busari is an accomplished risk management, banking operations and learning & development professional with over 28 years of experience spanning operational risk, internal control, audit, compliance, business continuity and operational resilience.
He previously served as Head, Operational Risk Management at United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, providing enterprise-wide oversight across the Group’s operations in 20 African countries and four global financial centres. He also served as Regional Coordinator, Audit & Control for the CEMAC Region and Country Head of Internal Control in UBA Chad, Kenya and Guinea, where he contributed to establishing and strengthening foundational internal control and audit frameworks.
Lateef is a Training & Development Professional and Learning & Development Facilitator, with expertise in operational risk management, operational resilience, BCMS, enterprise risk management, COSO internal controls, crisis management, compliance, fraud and forensic reviews, policy governance and risk frameworks. He is also experienced in QMS and EMS implementation and auditing.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, MBAs from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri and Obafemi Awolowo University, and is an alumnus of the Lagos Business School Management Development Programme. He holds professional certifications including PECB ISO 22301 Lead Auditor, ISO 9001:2015 QMS Implementer/Auditor and ISO 14001:2015 EMS Lead Auditor.
Lateef brings to RMA extensive practical expertise in operational risk, resilience, internal control, business continuity, governance, compliance and professional capacity development.