Overview
Join us for an inspiring evening of thought-provoking conversation, networking, and community at the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria’s Members’ Fireside Chat.
This exclusive in-person event will explore how ethical leadership and personal well-being intersect to shape resilient and sustainable corporate governance. The members’ fireside chat reflects Society’s commitment to deepening engagement, encouraging dialogue, and fostering networking opportunities among our members while spotlighting organisations and individuals leading innovation, impact, and excellence across industries.
The session will feature:
Guest Speaker: Dr. Fatumata Soukouna Coker, Chairman of the Board, Credit Registry
Anchor: Mr. Taiwo Joda, MD/CEO, Accion Microfinance Bank
Theme: Governance from the Inside Out: Well-being, Ethics, and Sustainable Leadership
Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM WAT
Venue: Will be shared after registration
Meet the Speaker
Dr. Fatumata Soukouna Coker
Chairman of the Board, Credit Registry
Dr. Fatumata Soukouna Coker is a seasoned executive and board leader with over two decades of experience in technology, financial services, and corporate governance. She has held key leadership roles at global firms such as IBM and Microsoft, where she led public sector strategy and regional partner programs across West, Central, and East Africa. As former Managing Director of Soft Solutions Limited and current CEO of YGroup Holdings, she has driven innovation and digital transformation across emerging markets.
Fatumata currently serves as Chairman of the Board at CreditRegistry, Nigeria’s largest credit bureau, and Chairman of Afrinvest Securities Limited, a leading investment firm. She also holds board positions at NASD Plc and Bloom Bank Africa Liberia Limited; serves as Chairperson of CIO Club Africa. Her board work includes active participation and leadership on Risk, Strategy, and Governance Committees, with a focus on regulatory compliance, fintech innovation, and ESG.
She co-founded the Center for Women & Children Empowerment in Liberia and is a recognized voice in sustainable development, having chaired the board of ReEnergy Africa, which promotes clean energy access across the continent.
Fatumata holds multiple honorary degrees and Lectures at Lagos Business School, Executive MBA program, AIU Cairo and other top institutions, sharing her expertise in board governance, market expansion, and inclusive leadership.
Dr. Fatumata Soukouna
(Guest Speaker)
Mr. Taiwo Joda
(Anchor)
Taiwo A. Joda
MD/CEO, Accion Microfinance Bank
Taiwo Joda is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in leading teams, formulating strategy, banking operations, and managing digital transformation programs to drive financial inclusion. He is certified by the John Maxwell Team as a trainer, coach, mentor, and speaker.
Currently serving as the Managing Director/CEO of Accion Microfinance Bank, he holds both B.Sc. and Master’s degrees in Finance and Banking from the University of Lagos. He is also an alumnus of the Saïd Business School, Oxford University.
With strong expertise in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement, Mr. Joda has successfully steered organizations and teams to achieve performance excellence and industry prominence. He has over 30 years of experience across banking and non-bank financial institutions.
He is a:
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (FCIB)
- Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Management (FNIM)
- Fellow, African Board Fellowship on Financial Inclusion
- Fellow, Business Process Management Institute of Nigeria
- Fellow, Institute of Directors (F(IOD))
- Microfinance Certified Practitioner (MCP)
He currently serves on several strategic committees, including the Steering Committee of the National Microfinance Platform, Vice Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Operations Committee of the Microfinance Learning and Development Center. He is also a member of the NASSBER Working Group of the National Economic Summit Group (NESG) and is the past Chairman of the National Association of Microfinance Banks, Lagos State Chapter.
Taiwo has participated in numerous top management programs both locally and internationally. He is well regarded for his leadership skills and regularly mentors young professionals.
He has received several prestigious awards including Microfinance Bank CEO of the Year 2022. Under his leadership, Accion MfB has earned multiple recognitions such as the Most Technologically Innovative Microfinance Bank, Microfinance Bank of the Year 2022, and Fastest Growing Digital Microfinance Bank.
Fondly called “TJ”, he is also an avid golfer and a lover of jazz music