Yewande Sadiku
Yewande Sadiku | |
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| Born | July 27, 1972 Nigeria |
| Occupation(s) | Investment banker, government official |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Known for | Executive secretary and CEO of Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (2016–2021) |
Yewande Sadiku (born 27 July 1972) is a Nigerian professional in investment banking and a former government official. From November 2016 until September 2021, she held the position of executive secretary and CEO at the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC).
Education
Sadiku obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Benin in 1992, followed by a Master of Business Administration from the University of Warwick in 1995.
Career
Her career commenced at Nigeria International Bank Limited (currently Citibank Nigeria) between 1992 and 1994. In 1996, she transitioned to Investment Banking & Trust Company Limited, which later became Stanbic IBTC Bank. She was appointed CEO of Stanbic IBTC Capital in November 2012 and advanced to executive director for corporate and investment in July 2015.
In 2014, Sadiku secured financing and took on the role of Executive Producer for the cinematic adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel, Half of a Yellow Sun.
President Muhammadu Buhari appointed her to lead NIPC in September 2016. During her tenure, she significantly enhanced the commission’s Freedom of Information ranking from 90th place in 2016 to the top position by 2021, fostering greater transparency and regulatory adherence. Additionally, NIPC’s internally generated revenue increased markedly from N296 million in 2016 to N3.06 billion by 2020, with more than half contributed to the consolidated revenue fund.
In June 2022, Sadiku assumed the role of head of international investment banking at Standard Bank.
Allegations
In August 2021, Sadiku was subjected to an investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission concerning accusations related to abuse of office, contract fraud, and unaccounted allowances. The inquiry did not result in any charges and faced criticism as being politically motivated harassment. Subsequently, in December 2021, the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission terminated the case due to lack of supporting evidence. She continues to be recognized for her dedication to transparency, accountability, and exemplary corporate governance.