DR. AZUBIKE OKORO

Dr Azubike Okoro holds bachelor and master’s degrees in Sociology & Anthropology from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and University of Lagos, respectively. Also, he earned Master of Science in Human Resource (MSHR) degree at the Graduate School of Business, Loyola University, Chicago, and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at the School of Business, Argosy University, Chicago. Dr Okoro is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPMN), Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM). His other professional affiliations include the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), USA, the Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI), USA, the Association for Talent Development (ATD), USA as well as, the Financial Accreditation Agency (FAA), Malaysia. A Certified Training Professional (FCTP), his career started with stints at the Presidency in Nigeria (The Political Bureau) and the Nigerian Economist magazine before joining the bank regulatory/supervisory agency – the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and he served for 30 years. He was the pioneer Director, L&D (NDIC Academy) after serving as Assistant Director, Research Department and Deputy Director, Human Resource Department.