Board of Directors

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Cross River Microfinance Bank brings together experienced professionals who oversee the overall strategy and direction of the bank, monitor financial performance, and ensure sustainability.

Samuel Atsu

Chairman

Mr. Samuel Atsu is Board Chairman, Cross River Microfinance Bank. His experience in the financial industry spans various years and he has participated in many innovative transactions in the International Financial Market towards economic and financial development.

John Owan

Independent Director

Mr.John Owan is a committed conscientious professional with varied banking experience at senior management level. During his over 34 years career, he draws a significant work experience gained across the Financial Services sectors- Banking, Capital Markets,etc.

Ayira Archibong

Managing Director Mrs. Ayira Ekpo Archibong is a seasoned banking and business development professional with over 15 years of progressive experience across multiple facets of the financial services industry. With expertise spanning Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Retail, and Commercial Banking, she has a proven track record of successfully managing client portfolios, boosting customer satisfaction, and developing innovative banking solutions tailored to meet the needs of various market segments.

Frank Inok

Director

He is a financial consultant and managing partner at Finok Konsults. He has over 15 years retail banking experience under his belt, he has a firsthand experience of customer needs in various sectors of the economy.

George Bassey

Director

Mr. George Edet Bassey is a seasoned professional with varied banking career of over 21 years and political experience working at both directorate and senior management levels covering banking, mortgage, finance, real estate and performance management evaluation.

Akpanke Ando Ogar

Director

Mr. Akpanke Ando Ogar is an experienced professional with a career spanning over 12 years in the financial services industry and development.

Theodora Edu

Director

Mrs Edu is an experienced Banker with over 10 years of experience in the Financial Services sector, having worked at various times with Cooperative Development Bank and First City Monument Bank. Her wealth of experience similarly spans across consumer credit, small businesses as well as public sector finance.

Wofai Iwara

Board Secretary/ Legal adviser

Barr Wofai Iwara is an experienced legel, corporate relations, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility professional. He possesses a strong legal and analytical skills with with specialties in regulatory compliance, data analysis, project management and change management implementation and strategy..