National Institute of Credit Administration honours Selina Okpo with Fellowship Award

A distinguished U.S.-based Nigerian investment banker, Dr. Selina Okpo, has been awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA), further cementing her reputation as a leader in the finance and credit management sector.

Okpo is an alumnae of Accounting at the University of Lagos. Her impressive professional career included her role as Manager, Market Treasury at Citibank, in Lagos, Nigeria and her prestigious role as an Associate in Global Banking & Markets at Goldman Sachs, a distinguished investment banking firm.

Okpo’s expertise and dedication have earned her recognition from several esteemed institutions. She is a fellow of the Commonwealth Academy of Leadership and Management (CALM) in the United Kingdom, the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) Nigeria, and the Institute of Debt Recovery Practitioners of Nigeria (IDRPN). Now, her induction as a Fellow of NICA adds another milestone to her illustrious career.

NICA, the foremost professional body for credit management regulation in Nigeria, honors exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to business, finance, and credit administration in Nigeria. Okpo was inducted in February 2025 alongside other distinguished professionals, including Taiwo Sobiyi, Power & Control System Advisor at AGBAMI FPSO, Chevron; and Bamidele Ajanaku, MD/CEO of Cotter and Knuckle Engineering Services.

On his part, the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of NICA, Prof. Chris Onalo, congratulated the newly inducted individuals into various membership categories—Associate, Member, and Fellow. He also introduced the upcoming Nigerian Credit Economic Forum, which is being developed in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the roles that members NICA are expected to play.

Expressing her gratitude, Okpo emphasised her commitment to advancing ethical credit management practices and fostering financial growth in Nigeria and beyond. Her recognition as a NICA Fellow confirms her influence and leadership in global finance.