Jaiz Bank Plc has appointed Omolara Muinat Ismail as Executive Director as part of efforts to strengthen its leadership structure and accelerate growth in retail and small-business banking across Nigeria.
The appointment took effect on February 28, 2026, following regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and disclosure in line with the rules of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX).
According to the bank, the move is designed to deepen market penetration, expand customer reach, and reinforce its strategy of growing Nigeria’s non-interest banking segment.
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The role will also support the bank’s efforts to strengthen retail banking services and scale financing support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Before her elevation to the executive board, Ismail served as General Manager, Business Development, and Head of the Lagos and South Directorate at the bank.
In that position, she oversaw regional expansion initiatives, product development, and digital banking strategies aimed at increasing customer adoption.
Ismail brings more than 25 years of experience in retail, commercial, and corporate banking, having held several senior management and board-level roles during her career.
She previously served at Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, including a role as Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board Credit Committee of the bank’s subsidiary in The Gambia.
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A Chartered Banker, she is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) and the National Institute of Credit Administration. She holds an MBA from the University of Ilorin and Bangor University, United Kingdom, and has completed executive development programmes at several international institutions.
Industry observers note that the appointment strengthens the bank’s executive leadership as it continues expanding non-interest banking services nationwide and positioning itself for deeper participation in Nigeria’s retail financial services market.
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