nick odife

Founded and led a certification institute that has trained and certified over 3,000 recruitment professionals across Nigeria and Africa, developing curricula and delivering nationwide training programs.

Built and scaled a consulting firm focused on human capital, leadership training, recruitment and public sector revenue/debt advisory, delivering engagements that improved revenue systems and organizational performance across sub-national governments and private clients.

Established and managed one of Nigeria's early indigenous courier companies with operations extended to the UK, overseeing supply chain, compliance, cross-border growth and customer relationships.

Served in senior operational and branch management capacities contributing to service management, operational efficiency and customer experience in corporate and retail banking.

Provided board-level advisory and chaired corporate entities, guiding governance, strategic direction and advisory services for financial and property businesses.

Held senior branch and operations roles including Head of Funds Transfer and Group Head Consumer Banking, improving operations, service delivery and risk controls across retail banking functions.

Completed a Doctorate in Business Administration focused on advanced business and managerial practices.

Grade: Best Graduating Student (1987)

Graduated with a Master’s in Financial Management and recognized as Best Graduating Student in 1987.

Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics with coursework in quantitative and analytical methods.

Completed secondary education at Government College Umudike in Abia State, Nigeria.