President Bola Tinubu on Friday appointed Zubaida Umar as the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the financial sector, Umar brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role.
Let’s delve into the profile of Zubaida Umar and explore her remarkable journey to leadership at NEMA.
Early Career and Education:
Zubaida Umar hails from Birnin Kebbi State and is an alumna of esteemed institutions such as the Robert Gordon University Business School in Scotland and Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria. She holds an MSc in International Trade and a BSc in Business Administration, laying a solid foundation for her professional endeavors.
Career Highlights:
- Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN):
- Umar served as the Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services at FMBN, where she led strategic initiatives to modernize the bank into a digitally driven financial services provider.
- Her tenure witnessed transformative reforms, emphasizing ICT implementation, policy formulation, and risk management.
- Debt Management Office (DMO):
- Prior to her role at FMBN, Umar made significant contributions at the Debt Management Office from 2001 to 2006.
- She played a vital role in monitoring and managing Nigeria’s domestic and foreign debts, enhancing the country’s financial stability.
Professional Associations:
Zubaida Umar is an esteemed member of prominent organizations such as the Chartered Institute of Bankers and the Institute of Credit Administration of Nigeria.
