The Group MD/CEO, Oceanic Bank International Plc, the parent company of Oceanic Bank Gambia Ltd, John Aboh, yesterday, March 3, 2010, arrived in The Gambia on a three-day visit.

According to a dispatch from the bank's Gambia branch, whilst in the country, MD Aboh is expected to meet with Oceanic Bank staff, visit the bank's business locations, and meet with senior Central Bank officials and other stakeholders.

Profile
John Aboh, a frontline banker and turn-around management expert, was appointed managing director/CEO of Oceanic Bank International Plc by the Central Bank of Nigeria on 14th August 2009.  Over 28 years of his career, he built a legacy of professionalism and integrity that have brought him global acclaim in the financial services sector.

He served as executive director, in charge of Banking Operations & Services with First Bank of Nigeria Plc up till 31st December 2008 when he retired from the Board of First Bank of Nigeria Plc after eight years of distinguished and meritorious services on the Board.

An astute banker with over 27 years of work experience, Aboh remains a leading light in Nigeria's financial services sector. In 16 out of those 27 years, John worked at senior management and board of directors' levels in large Nigerian banks with well defined organizational structures and strong corporate governance practices. At the height of Wema Bank Plc crisis in January 2008, John was drafted to the Bank as the acting managing director/chief executive officer by the Central Bank of Nigeria. He successfully stabilized the Bank and restored customer confidence within a very short period to the delight of Central Bank of Nigeria and other stakeholders of the Bank. This achievement was attested to by a letter of commendation dated 19th September 2008 written to him by the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria.

A strategist with strong quantitative and people management skills, John's background and experience include development and implementation of new initiatives to upgrade banking operations and customer service quality, proactive formulation of strategies to entrench strong internal audit and controls systems, management of quality risk assets portfolio, large deposit base and formulation of strategies to support superior performance in banking.

John has in-depth knowledge of all facets of finance and banking. He has exceptional record of achievements in banking operations, international trade finance, corporate banking, credits, financial management, Information Technology and projects implementation.