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10-Year-Old Ozoakpata Emerges as Wema Bank’s One-Day CEO
In a inspiring move to promote leadership and financial literacy among children, Wema Bank has appointed 10-year-old Chinmamanda Diamond Ozoakpata as its One-Day Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) for the 2026 Children’s Day celebration.
Ozoakpata, a pupil and Head Girl at Redeemers Foundation Nursery and Primary School, was announced as the winner of the bank’s annual One-Day MD/CEO initiative. She becomes the first female child to assume the role in the programme’s history.
The initiative, powered by Wema Bank and its digital banking arm ALAT, aims to empower young Nigerians by giving them a platform to experience executive leadership in the banking sector while learning key financial principles.
Handing over the insignia of office to the young CEO, Wema Bank’s substantive MD/CEO, Moruf Oseni, highlighted the bank’s commitment to nurturing the next generation and inspiring possibilities. Ozoakpata is expected to participate in key activities, including strategic meetings and decision-making sessions, during her one-day tenure.
Reacting to her selection, the young leader expressed excitement about stepping into the role. Social media posts from Wema Bank describe her as a shining example of the bright future ahead for Nigerian children.
The announcement has generated widespread excitement on social media, with many praising Wema Bank for creating such an innovative and impactful programme that blends education, leadership development, and corporate social responsibility.
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Naira Exchange Rates Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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US DOLLAR (USD) ₦1, 390
GREAT BRITISH POUND (GBP) ₦1,855
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EURO (EUR) ₦1,577. 58
SWISS FRANC (CHF) ₦1,710.13
JAPANESE YEN (JPN) ₦8.54
CHINESE YUAN (CNY) ₦203. 13
WEST AFRICAN CFA (XOF) ₦2.39
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EURO (EUR) Buy ₦1, 580 Sell ₦1,600
CANADIAN DOLLAR (CAD) Buy ₦1,030 Sell ₦1,100
SOUTH AFRICAN RAND (ZAR) Buy ₦75 Sell ₦90
UAE DIRHAM Buy ₦350 Sell ₦370
CHINESE YUAN Buy ₦180 Sell ₦200
GHANA CEDI (GHS) Buy ₦95 Sell ₦110
WEST AFRICAN CFA Buy ₦2, 380 Sell ₦2, 460
CENTRAL AFRICAN CFA Buy ₦2, 220 Sell 2,300
AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Buy ₦800 Sell ₦900
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GREAT BRITISH POUND (GBP) ₦1,818.34
EURO (EUR) ₦1,566.84
SWISS FRANC (CHF) ₦1,698.80
JAPANESE YEN (JPN) ₦8.53
CHINESE YUAN (CNY) ₦202. 99
WEST AFRICAN CFA (XOF) ₦2.39
WEST AFRICAN UNIT ACCOUNT (WAUA) ₦1,866. 38
SAUDI RIYAL (SAR) ₦367.54
SOUTH AFRICAN RAND (ZAR) ₦83.65
BLACK MARKET RATES
US DOLLAR (USD) Buy ₦1, 392 Sell ₦1, 395
GREAT BRITISH POUND (GBP) Buy ₦1,850 Sell: ₦1,865
EURO (EUR) Buy ₦1, 580 Sell ₦1,600
CANADIAN DOLLAR (CAD) Buy ₦1,030 Sell ₦1,100
SOUTH AFRICAN RAND (ZAR) Buy ₦75 Sell ₦90
UAE DIRHAM Buy ₦350 Sell ₦370
CHINESE YUAN Buy ₦180 Sell ₦200
GHANA CEDI (GHS) Buy ₦95 Sell ₦110
WEST AFRICAN CFA Buy ₦2, 380 Sell ₦2, 460
CENTRAL AFRICAN CFA Buy ₦2, 220 Sell 2,300
AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Buy ₦800 Sell ₦900
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