Okereke-Onyuike Commends CIS for Electing Its First Female President, Ahimie

Former Director‑General of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (now NGX), Professor Ndi Okereke‑Onyuike, praised the election of Dr Fiona Ahimie as the first female and 14th President and Chairman of Council of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) as a historic milestone for gender inclusion and leadership in Nigeria’s capital market.

Professor Okereke‑Onyuike made the comments while hosting Dr Ahimie and a senior delegation from the Institute on a courtesy visit in advance of the President‑Elect’s inauguration on June 25, 2026.

The delegation, which included the Immediate Past President of the Institute, Oluropo Dada; the First and Second Principal Officers, Dr Akeem Oyewale and Jude Chiemeka; and the Registrar/Chief Executive, Ayo Adeonipekun, visited the former Director‑General of the Nigerian Stock Exchange as part of the preparations for the inauguration ceremony.

During the visit, Dr Ahimie formally invited Professor Okereke‑Onyuike to attend the historic event. Welcoming the delegation, the professor expressed delight at Dr Ahimie’s election, noting that her emergence marks a defining moment in the 30‑year history of the Institute and a significant milestone for women in the financial services sector.

She praised the CIS for demonstrating confidence in women’s leadership capacity and for taking a bold step toward strengthening gender balance in the profession.

“The election of Dr Fiona Ahimie is not only a personal achievement but also a landmark accomplishment for women in the capital market and the wider financial industry. It sends a strong message that leadership positions should be determined by competence, character, experience and vision,” she said.

Professor Okereke‑Onyuike urged the President‑Elect to use the occasion to leave a lasting legacy by building on the strong foundation laid by successive presidents of the Institute.