Meet Our Team

A diverse leadership driving innovation and financial empowerment across Nigeria.

Dr. Obioha Oti

Founder & National President, AMMBAN

Dr. Obioha Oti is a business leader and financial inclusion advocate with over two decades of experience in banking, fintech, and enterprise development. He serves as National President of the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria, CEO of Upswing Consulting and Training Limited, Founder of Experience To Enterprise Hub, Executive Director at 1App Technologies, Board Member at Medlitics Inc., and Strategic Advisor to Analytique Global.

Before his entrepreneurial work, he held leadership and business development roles at major financial institutions, including First Bank of Nigeria. He holds degrees in Engineering, a Doctor of Business Administration, and an Honorary Doctor of Laws, and belongs to several professional bodies including IMC-Nigeria, CIBN, NSE, and ICEN.

Michael Oladele Obafemi

National Program Director, AMMBAN

Michael Oladele Obafemi is an agency banking executive and financial inclusion specialist with over a decade of experience scaling agent networks across Nigeria. As the National Program Director of the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria, he established Neighbourhood Financial Inclusion Centres to provide identity and banking services in underserved areas, established the AMMBAN Training Institute for Agents and Merchants, and created strategic partnerships with institutions like SWAVE, WEMA Bank, and Jaiz Bank.

As an entrepreneur, he directs Tembet Solutions Limited, which operates agency banking locations across multiple states, and co-founded Lighthouse Technology Solutions Ltd, which manages electricity payments for thousands of agents nationwide. His earlier career includes roles in operations and business development at FirstBank Plc and serving as a regional sales supervisor for Paga. He holds a Bachelor of Technology and a Master of Business Administration, and is a member of the Nigeria Computer Society and the Nigeria Institute of Management.

Dr. Wisdom Solomon

Entrepreneurship Trainer & Leadership Coach

Dr. Wisdom Solomon is an entrepreneurship trainer, life and leadership coach, and metallurgical and materials engineer with over ten years of experience. He serves as the Managing Director of Hans Maximum Development Company, where he focuses on SME growth and capacity building, and as a Senior Consultant with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, supporting local business development and national training initiatives.

His work centers on entrepreneurship training, executive and youth leadership coaching, organizational capacity building, and strategic consulting. Through practical and results-driven programs, he has trained thousands of entrepreneurs and professionals across Nigeria to support job creation and community development. He holds an honorary doctorate fellowship from the Awedu Institute of Business Management and Leadership.

Dr. Mbaeri Ndidiamaka Clara

Economist, Researcher & Finance Professional

Mbaeri Ndidiamaka Clara is a distinguished economist, researcher, and finance professional with a robust blend of industry expertise and academic excellence. She commenced her professional career at First Bank of Nigeria Ltd, where she gained valuable experience in the banking sector before voluntarily resigning in 2016 to pursue entrepreneurial and strategic opportunities.

Following her departure from FirstBank, she acquired and successfully managed a Bureau de Change (BDC), demonstrating strong leadership, financial acumen, and operational competence. She oversaw the enterprise until regulatory policy changes by the Central Bank of Nigeria necessitated a strategic transition.

Driven by her passion for growth and innovation, Clara advanced into the energy and engineering sector, joining Nevadic Ltd, a company with operations spanning Nigeria and the United Kingdom. She served as Director of Finance, Opportunity Maturation, and Market Intelligence, where she played a pivotal role in financial strategy, investment analysis, and market-driven decision-making.

Academically, Mbaeri Ndidiamaka Clara is a committed researcher affiliated with the Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Her research interests are deeply rooted in macroeconomic policy analysis, exchange rate dynamics, and the structure and performance of Nigeria’s banking sector. Through her scholarly work, she contributes meaningfully to policy discourse, offering practical insights aimed at strengthening economic resilience and enhancing financial system stability in Nigeria.

Clara is an active member of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) at both the national and South-East regional levels, where she engages in intellectual discourse and policy-oriented research collaborations. She is also a Senior Honorary Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), reflecting her professional standing and commitment to excellence in the financial services industry.