Polaris Bank Makes Board Appointments, Names Gidado Chairman Central Bank of Nigeria The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has constituted a full board of directors for Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital commercial retail bank in a major transition that signals the remarkable achievements of the new management and the future of the bank. The ten-man board is headed by Dr. Kassim Gidado as chairman. Other non-executive directors include: Dr. Akwa Effiong Okon, Mallam Ambursa Abubakar Umar, Mrs. Ayaba M. Ayo-Joseph, Mrs. Giwa-Amu Subulade Ibironke and Dr. Onosode Christopher. Mr. Kayode Lawal, MD/ CEO of the bank, said the diverse expertise and experience of the new board members would further enrich on-going strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening their position as a leading digital bank “We are thrilled to welcome these seasoned professionals to the board of Polaris Bank. Their diverse expertise and leadership qualities will be invaluable as we drive our strategi...