The board of Stanbic IBTC Holdings has officially announced the appointment of Mr Chukwuma Nwokocha as the substantive Group Chief Executive.
Nwokocha’s appointment was disclosed in a filing with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Thursday, October 3.
His appointment takes effect from 02 October 2025, following the receipt of all regulatory approvals from the Central Bank of Nigeria and the board.
According to Company Secretary Chidi Okezie Nwokocha, he takes over from Dr Adekunle Adedeji, who served as acting chief executive during a period of strategic transition.

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