Chioma Mang Explained

Chioma A. Mang
Birth Name:Chioma A. Mang
Birth Place:Nigeria
Alma Mater:University of Reading

University College London

Nigerian Law School
Occupation:Lawyer and Corporate Executive
Years Active:1990 — present
Known For:Professional expertise
Executive Director of Keystone Bank Limited

Chioma A. Mang (born c.1966), is a Nigerian lawyer and corporate executive, who serves as the chief executive officer and managing director of United Bank for Africa Uganda Limited since December 2020. Prior to then, she was the managing director and CEO of United Bank for Africa's subsidiary in Gabon.[1] [2]

In January 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria appointed her as the executive director of Keystone Bank Limited, a commercial bank in Nigeria.[3] However, she declined that appointment and the CBN named a replacement.[4]

Background and education

She was born in Nigeria circa 1966. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree, obtained from the University of Reading, in the United Kingdom. Her degree of Master of Laws was awarded by the University College London, in 1988. She also obtained professional legal training at the Nigerian Law School and was admitted to the Nigerian Bar in 1990.[1] [2] [5]

Career

In 1990, after admission to the Bar in Nigeria, she joined Midas Merchant Bank. Later, she transferred to Chartered Bank, working there in marketing and operations. In 1999, she joined the UBA Group. After working in various capacities, she was appointed CEO of the UBA subsidiary in Liberia, in 2011. In 2016, she was transferred to Gabon, in the same capacity.[5]

As CEO of UBA Gabon, she led that bank's response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. UBA Gabon, donated CFA90 million (€137,000), to the country's pandemic fund, being the first commercial bank to do so.[6]

In July 2020, Mang was appointed to replace Johnson Agoreyo who served as CEO at the Ugandan subsidiary from June 2016 until September 2020. Agoreyo is credited with turning around the loss-making Ugandan unit in 2017. UBA Uganda was also profitable in 2018 and 2019.[7]

In January 2024, as part of the re-organization of the Nigerian banking system, the Central Bank of Nigeria, named Chioma A. Mang the executive director of Keystone Bank,[3] to deputize the newly appointed CEO, Hassan Imam.[8] However, Ms. Mang turned down that appointment and stayed on as CEO/MD at UBA Uganda.[4]

Family

Mrs Chioma A. Mang is a married Christian mother of three children.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Matooke Republic . Chioma Mang appointed UBA Uganda MD . 7 December 2020 . Matooke Republic . 8 December 2020 . Kampala.
  2. Web site: UBA appoints new Managing Director in Uganda . Nile Post Uganda . 5 December 2020 . Kenneth Kazibwe . 8 December 2020 . Kampala, Uganda.
  3. Web site: Profile: Meet Chioma Mang, Keystone bank's new Executive Director . . 11 January 2024 . Ngozi Ekugo . 17 January 2024 . Lagos, Nigeria.
  4. Web site: CEO East Africa . 13 February 2024 . UBA Uganda's Chioma Mang Turns Down Central Bank of Nigeria's Appointment As ED of Troubled Keystone Bank . 6 June 2024 . Kampala, Uganda.
  5. Web site: 20 March 2019 . Superwoman 101 – Chioma Mang . United Bank for Africa Quoting The Superwoman Magazine . Abiodun Coker . 8 December 2020 . Lagos, Nigeria.
  6. Web site: Chioma Mang, Managing Director of UBA Gabon: A strong commitment in the fight against Covid-19 in Gabon . The New Gabon (Le Nouveau Gabon) . 29 September 2020 . Le Nouveau Gabon . 8 December 2020 . Libreville . Translated from the original French language.
  7. Web site: 7 December 2020 . New United Bank for Africa MD takes helm . . 8 December 2020 . The Independent . Kampala.
  8. Web site: Hassan Imam: Meet newly appointed CEO of Keystone Bank . . 11 January 2024 . Vanguard Nigeria . 17 January 2024 . Lagos, Nigeria.
  9. Web site: UBA Uganda: About Us: Chioma A. Mang, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer . UBA Uganda Limited . 10 December 2020 . UBA Uganda . 10 December 2020 . Kampala.