CRC Credit Bureau has added Patrick Akhidenor to its board following regulatory clearance from the Central Bank of Nigeria, with the veteran banker representing First Bank of Nigeria after Olusegun Alebiosu's promotion to group managing director. Akhidenor currently oversees risk operations at First Bank, a position he assumed several months earlier, drawing on more than 30 years across credit evaluation, strategic planning and enterprise risk frameworks at institutions ranging from Savannah Bank to Standard Chartered and Ecobank.
Board chairman Joel Owoade highlighted how the appointee's background in governance and risk assessment aligns with the credit bureau's objectives around responsible lending and data infrastructure expansion. Managing director Tunde Popoola characterized the selection as reinforcing corporate oversight while accelerating innovation across financial inclusion initiatives. Akhidenor holds legal qualifications from Nigerian Law School and Lagos State University, alongside degrees in communications.
Board chairman Joel Owoade highlighted how the appointee's background in governance and risk assessment aligns with the credit bureau's objectives around responsible lending and data infrastructure expansion. Managing director Tunde Popoola characterized the selection as reinforcing corporate oversight while accelerating innovation across financial inclusion initiatives. Akhidenor holds legal qualifications from Nigerian Law School and Lagos State University, alongside degrees in communications.
