Abubakar Suleiman
Nigerian businessman (born 1973)
Abubakar Suleiman (born 19 August 1973), popularly called Abu, is a Nigerian banking and economics professional and the current Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Sterling Bank, a leading nationally licensed commercial bank in Nigeria.
He succeeded Yemi Adeola, who retired from the bank on April 1, 2018.
Early life
Abubakar grew up in Otukpo in the now Benue State. His father was a government worker who also had experience in journalism. His mother was a mother of 7 and trader.
He attended Government Secondary School, Otukpo. He later studied economics after an initial interest to study literature.
In 2019, he revealed in an interview with Arbiterz that he lost his father when he was 11 years old.
Education
Abubakar has a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in economics from the University of Abuja, as well as a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Major Programs Management from Said Business School of the University of Oxford.
Career
Abubakar's career has spanned roles in Financial Advisory, Treasury, Asset and Liability Management, Risk Management as well as Corporate Finance and Strategy.
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