Development Finance Officer
Central Bank of Nigeria
Dutse, Jigawa State
06.2016 - Current
- Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Finance Project
- Project Appraisal
- Loan Recovery and Disbursement
Ahmad Isah Abubakar
Development Finance Appraisal Officer
Dutse
Summary
PROFILE
Results-driven finance professional with 13+ years of experience designing and managing large-scale funding programs at Nigeria’s central bank. Specialized in project evaluation, financial risk analysis, and strategic oversight of intervention funds across agriculture, infrastructure, and enterprise sectors. Now leveraging deep institutional expertise to support private sector development, impact-driven investments, and integrated service delivery. Blends policy insight with hands-on financial analysis to unlock value and ensure sustainable outcomes.
Work History
Currency Control Officer
Central Bank of Nigeria
Dutse, Jigawa
11.2011 - 06.2016
- Treasury Management
- Account Reconciliation
- Cash Management
Education
MBA - Finance And Investment
Bayero University Kano
Kano, Kano 07.2020 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Development Economics
Federal University Dutse
Kano, Jigawa 04.2025 - 02.2020
Masters in Accounting and Financial Management - Accounting
Bayero University Kano
Kano, Kano 06.2016 - 08.2017
Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting and Finance
Bayero University Kano
Kano, Kano 06.2024 - 08.2015
Higher National Diploma - Banking and Finance
Kano State Polytechnic
Kano, Kano 07.2019 - 12.2012
National Diploma - Banking and Finance
Kano State Polytechnic
Kano, Kano 05.2025 - 08.2007
Certification
Senior Member, Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management
Skills
Technical /Professional Skills
Financial analysis and appraisal
Risk assessment and management
Microsoft Office Applications
Data interpretation
Report writing and documentation
Soft Skills
Analytical thinking and problem-solving
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Team collaboration and leadership
Time management and multitasking
Membership
- Senior Member, Charted Institute of Loan and Risk Management
- Student Member, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/04/86
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Nigeria
Additional Qualifications
- Professional Diploma in Information Technology Application
- Professional Diploma in Computer Networking and Maintenance
- Certificate in Financial Inclusion and Financial Development
Hobbies
- Reading
- Travel
- Football
References:
Lawan Ubani Fagoji, Head Development Finance Office, Central Bank of Nigeria, Dutse, lfubani@cbn.gov.ng, 08036130398
Nuradden Isah Abubakar, Jigawa State Coordinator UNICEF, ahmannur2@gmail.com, +234-8037562323
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates