Chinwe Egwim
Chinwe Egwim | |
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| Born | 28 October Warri, Delta State, Nigeria |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, banking professional, corporate leader, technocrat, author |
| Known for | Chief Economist and Head of Economic Research and Intelligence at Coronation Merchant Bank; member of Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee |
Chinwe Egwim is a distinguished Nigerian economist, banking professional, corporate leader, technocrat, and author. She currently holds the position of Chief economist and leads Economic Research and Intelligence at Coronation Merchant Bank. Previously, she was the lead economist at FBNQuest Merchant Bank and served as an executive member of WIMBIZ. In 2021, Egwim secured a seat on the executive council of the Association of Professional Women Bankers under the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. Additionally, in 2023, she was appointed to the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee.
Early life
Originating from Imo state, Chinwe Egwim is the daughter of Chief Paschal Egwim, who formerly held senior executive roles at Shell E&P and served as Director General/CEO at the Bureau of Public Procurement and Price Intelligence (Imo State). Born on 28 October in Warri, Delta State, her early education included attendance at the British School in Assen, Netherlands, and Montessori International School in Port Harcourt. She completed her secondary studies at Federal Government Girls' College, Owerri and Jephthah Comprehensive Secondary School in Port Harcourt. Egwim earned her undergraduate degree in economics from KNUST in Ghana, is a graduate of the European School of Economics, and obtained a master's degree in Financial Economics from Kingston University London.
Early career: CBN and African Positive Outlook
Chinwe commenced her professional journey in 2009 at the Fiscal Division Unit within the research department of the Central Bank of Nigeria, where she developed expertise in analyzing government revenues and expenditures. In 2011, she took on the role of research analyst at African Positive Outlook (currently Helmar Care and Community Services LTD) based in the United Kingdom.
Fitch Ratings and FBNQuest
In 2013, she joined Fitch Ratings in Milan as part of their sub-National Ratings team, where she evaluated economic conditions across sub-Saharan Africa and contributed to credit risk assessments. Upon returning to Nigeria, Egwim became Resident Economist for Africa Investment Roundtable at FBNQuest Merchant Bank, a research-focused initiative. Her insights on women's contributions to Africa's trade were highlighted by the World Economic Forum in 2019.
2021–present: Coronation Merchant Bank
On 28 June 2021, Chinwe was named Chief Economist and Head of Economic Research and Intelligence at Coronation Merchant Bank Limited. In 2023, she joined the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, which President Bola Tinubu established to enhance Nigeria’s fiscal framework by boosting revenue generation, optimizing government expenditure, and ensuring sustainable debt management.
Public speaking
Chinwe has been a featured speaker at numerous public and private forums focusing on macroeconomic topics and has appeared on economic broadcasts including those by BBC, CNBC Africa, Arise News, and Channels TV. During her TED talk on 16 November 2019, she underscored the significance of empowering women economically as a catalyst for national growth. In 2021, she participated as an economic influencer addressing emerging trends in Africa. She also spoke at the 28th Nigerian Economic Summit in 2022, with the theme “2023 and Beyond: Priorities for Shared Prosperity,” hosted at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. In 2023, Chinwe delivered keynote speeches at both the West Africa Global Trade Review Summit and the 2024 edition of the 100 Women in Finance Macroeconomic Outlook Event held in Nigeria.
Books
- Grasping Economic Terminology (2020)
- Super E: Tackling Inflation Head-On (2023)
Selected Publications
- An Industry Requiring Repair* (2016)
- State Government Budgets: A Mixed Picture* (2016)
- Pressure on Consumer Finances* (2016)
- The Stark Reality: Public Budgets on the Brink* (2017)
- Advancing a Business-Conducive Climate* (2017)
- Digital Economy: Just Beginning to Unfold* (2018)
- Reviewing the Economic Environment: 2017 Highlights* (2018)
Awards
| Year | Event | Category | Outcome |
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| 2018 | The Future Awards Africa | Professional Service | Template:Nom |
| HER Network | Career Woman of the Year | Template:Won | |
| 2021 | Accenture Gender Mainstreaming Awards | Positive Role Model – West Africa | Template:Won |
| Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria Awards | X-factor | Template:Nom |
Honors
- 2017: Featured on Inspired by Glory’s #womensupportingwomen Power List.
- 2018: Included by Leading Ladies Africa among Nigeria's Most Influential Women.
- 2018: Listed on YNaija’s Power List of key influencers.
- 2019: Recognized by BellaNaija as one of 48 Women Leading Nigeria’s Banking Sector.
- 2020: Named in MIPAD Under 40 for Business & Entrepreneurship – Most Influential People of African Descent.