Zenith Bank Plc has introduced the appointment of Dr. Abdulazeez Rislana Kanya as an Impartial Non-Government Director of the bank.
The announcement was made in a submitting on the Nigerian Alternate, signed by Michael Osilama Otu, the corporate secretary.
Dr. Abdulazeez’s appointment, permitted by the Central Bank of Nigeria, took impact from September 24, 2025.
The submitting additionally confirmed the retirement of Mr. Henry Oroh from the board as an Government Director, following the expiration of his tenure, efficient September 30, 2025.
Board members wished Mr. Oroh effectively in his future endeavors and highlighted Dr. Abdulazeez’s skilled {qualifications} and expertise, emphasizing the experience he’s anticipated to convey to the board.
About Dr. Abdulazeez
Dr. Abdulazeez brings intensive expertise in each enterprise and knowledge know-how, making him a sensible addition to Zenith Bank’s board.
He earned a B.Sc. (Hons) in Computing and Info Methods from the College of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, in 2008, adopted by an MBA from the College of Wales, Thames Enterprise School, Singapore, in 2010.
- His Ph.D. in Info and Communications Applied sciences for Growth (ICT4D), additionally from Portsmouth, targeted on making use of know-how to assist socio-economic growth.
Between 2004 and 2005, he attended the Informatics Academy in Singapore, finishing an Worldwide Diploma in Computing and an Worldwide Superior Diploma in Computing.
In 2006, he accomplished skilled coaching at C-Tech Incorporation in New Jersey, USA, the place he obtained certifications in Copper-based Networking, Fiber Optics Networking, and Built-in Voice and Messaging Methods.
From April 2017 to August 2024, Dr. Abdulazeez served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor for IT, Analysis, and Innovation at Baze College, Abuja, gaining hands-on expertise in info methods, challenge administration, enterprise course of re-engineering, and ICT for growth.
A Chartered Member of the British Pc Society, he additionally holds memberships within the Nigeria Pc Society, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the Nigeria Institute of Administration.
With this mix of educational data {and professional} expertise, Dr. Abdulazeez is predicted to assist Zenith Bank in its digital innovation and technology-driven initiatives.
Efficiency abstract
Zenith Bank Plc launched its first-half 2025 outcomes for the interval ended June 30, reporting a pre-tax revenue of N625.63 billion and a post-tax revenue of N532.18 billion.
The bank’s top-line efficiency remained sturdy, with gross earnings rising 19.96% to N2.521 trillion, pushed by sturdy income development.
In view of this efficiency, the Board permitted an interim dividend of N1.25 per share, up 25% from the N1.00 paid in H1 2024.
- The dividend will probably be paid on October 10, 2025, to shareholders registered as of October 3, 2025.
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