Wema Bank Appoints Engr. Wilson Agu as Independent Director

Wema Bank Plc has appointed Engr. Wilson Chiedu Agu as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective March 3, 2026, bringing over 35 years of experience in consultancy, IT, and cybersecurity.

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Wema Bank Appoints Engr. Wilson Agu as Independent Director

Key Highlights

  • Engr. Wilson Chiedu Agu appointed Independent Non-Executive Director at Wema Bank Plc.
  • Appointment effective March 3, 2026, approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
  • Agu brings over 35 years of experience in consultancy, information technology, cybersecurity, and business development.
  • His expertise is expected to enhance the bank's strategic planning and decision-making.
  • Agu holds a bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Wema Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Engr. Wilson Chiedu Agu as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its board. The appointment, disclosed by the company on the Nigerian Exchange and approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria, took effect on 3rd March 2026.

According to Wema, Engr. Agu is a serial entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience across consultancy, information technology, cybersecurity, and business development. The board welcomed him, noting that his expertise in engineering, technology, and project development is expected to strengthen the bank’s strategic planning and decision-making.

Engr. Agu earned a bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1990, beginning his professional journey in engineering and project management. From 1993 to 2007, he was Partner and Resident Engineer at Project Development Consortium (PDC), overseeing projects including the structural design of Orient Bank and the National Maritime Re.