By Reporter
The Board of CRC Credit Bureau Limited has appointment of Mr. Patrick Ehidiame Akhidenor as a Non-Executive Director (NED) on its Board of Directors, following the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
The company, in a statement, issued explained that Mr. Akhidenor who joined the Board as the representative of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, succeeding Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, who was recently appointed the Group Managing Director of First Bank.
Mr. Akhidenor brings to CRC over three decades of distinguished experience in the banking and financial services industry, with expertise spanning credit and risk management, corporate finance, operations, and strategic leadership.
He currently serves as the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a position he assumed in July 2024, where he has been instrumental in strengthening the bank’s credit and enterprise risk frameworks, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple markets.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Akhidenor served as Head of Credit Analysis and Processing at First Bank and previously acted as Chief Risk Officer in 2016. He began his professional career in 1992 with Savannah Bank of Nigeria Plc, and over the years has held several strategic positions, including Regional Risk Manager (South-South & South-East) at Ecobank Nigeria, Credit Service Delivery Manager (SME Banking) at Standard Chartered Bank, and Risk Manager roles covering Wholesale Banking, Retail & SME Banking, and Loan Monitoring.
He has also served as Deputy Branch Manager at Citizens International Bank and Risk Manager at Fidelity Bank, where he played key roles in credit risk management, loan monitoring, and audit risk reviews. His career spans critical areas such as credit structuring, due diligence for cross-border acquisitions, risk analysis, trade and SME finance, and corporate governance, reinforcing his reputation as a seasoned risk and compliance professional.
