Portfolio - Abubakar A. Bello

Nigeria Export Import Bank
MD/CEO
April 2017 - Present
5 years 11 months
Following his appointment he has led the executive management in developing a strategic plan to achieve the bank’s mandate in contributing to the improvement of the Nigerian economy.
Unity Bank Plc
Executive Director
February 2014 - April 2017
3 years 3 months
Mr. Abubakar A. Bello was in charge of a portfolio that included corporate and commercial banking, agriculture, and branches in Nigeria’s northwest. He increased this region's portfolio in less than three years.
Mainstreet Bank Limited
Group Head
April 2013 - February 2014
11 months
He served as the Group Head of Mainstreet Bank Limited in the corporate banking sector.
United Bank for Africa Zambia Ltd
MD/CEO
August 2009 - December 2012
3 years 5 months
He was one of the pioneers that brought UBA to Zambia. He helped kick-start the UBA experience there for the Zambians. In three years, the bank was all set up and running in Zambia.
Access Bank Plc
Regional Head
2008 - 2009
1 year
He was the regional head in Abuja and oversaw all the other branches under him.
Standard Trust Bank Plc
Regional Director
2000 - 2002
2 years
The boost to his career started here at Standard Trust Bank. as he was made the regional head for 2 years at Standard Trust Bank.

Commendation Award

Mr. Abba received an award for his contribution to the development of the MSME setor.

Acclamation Award

He was conferred an Acclamation Award on behalf of the Philippines Business Forum.

Recognition Award

Mr. Abba received an award for panelists from the Association of Nigerian Development Finance Institutions.

Banking Award

An award of Professional Excellence in the Banking and Financial Services was accorded to him by the National Assembly Media.

Excellence Award

Prof. Yemi Osinbajo awarded him with an Excellence in Public Service Award for his outstanding performance.