Isaac Yalah
Abuja,FCT
Summary
Former Director of Planning, Research & Statistics and Director of Corporate Services & Finance at Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), with expertise in local content development for Nigeria's oil and gas sector. Over 30 years of experience in banking, finance, and investment, focusing on stakeholder management, business turnaround, and strategic management. Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Financial & Investment Analysts and the Institute of Mediators & Conciliators of Nigeria, with an MBA in Finance and various certifications. Non-Executive Director for two major refining and petrochemicals companies, providing insights on finance, audit, risk, governance, and compliance.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director Planning, Research & Statistics
Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Oversaw strategic planning initiatives and data-driven policy formulation for Nigeria's oil and gas sector.
- Managed expatriate quota compliance to align with national objectives.
- Conducted technology incubation and industry research to enhance local content development.
- Monitored performance metrics to ensure adherence to strategic goals.
Director Corporates Services & Finance
Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board
06.2017 - 12.2023
- Delivered strategic leadership in financial management, administrative operations, stakeholder engagement, and corporate governance to support Board's mandate of promoting local content in Nigeria's oil and gas sector as shared services directorate.
General Manager Investment & Treasury Management
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund
Abuja, FCT
05.2012 - 05.2017
- Delivered strategic leadership in stewardship of fund's financial assets for optimal returns.
- Ensured liquidity management and compliance with regulatory standards to safeguard contributors' funds.
- Managed portfolio and treasury operations, focusing on risk mitigation strategies.
- Advised executive management on investment strategies and performance reporting.
Technical Adviser on Policy & Strategy
Office of the Governor of Bayelsa State
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
10.2009 - 12.2011
- Functioned as key advisor to executive governor, delivering expert analysis, formulating policies, and providing strategic direction to advance Bayelsa's developmental priorities across sectors including oil/gas, agriculture, infrastructure, education, ICT and socio-economic empowerment.
Head Business Turnaround Management
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group
Lagos
07.2005 - 10.2009
- Led high-impact initiatives to revitalise underperforming bank branches across Nigeria.
- Conducted performance diagnostics to identify areas for improvement.
- Developed turnaround strategies to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
- Implemented change management processes to facilitate organisational transformation.
- Aligned stakeholders to ensure cohesive execution of business strategies.
- Tracked ROI to measure effectiveness of implemented changes.
Senior Manager & Head Public Sector (South-South)
SkyeBank Nigeria Plc(Formerly Prudent Bank)
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
07.2001 - 07.2005
- Directed strategic development and management of public sector relationships across Rivers, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom States, enhancing business development, deposit mobilisation, revenue growth, liquidity optimisation, and sustainable partnerships with government entities.
Business Manager
Standard Trust Bank (Now UBA plc)
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
03.1999 - 06.2001
- Championed initiatives for driving branch profitability, customer acquisition, credit administration and risk management whilst maintaining adherence to banking regulations and providing outstanding financial services to clients and businesses in Bayelsa State.
Operations Manager
Diamond Bank Plc (Now Access Bank)
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
11.1993 - 01.1999
- Oversaw seamless banking operations, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while facilitating business growth and delivering exceptional customer service in high-volume commercial hub of Port Harcourt.
Bank Teller/ Fund Transfer Officer
Allstates Trust Bank Plc
Aba, Abia State
12.1992 - 11.1993
Education
Advanced Management Program (AMP 38) -
Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University
Lagos 08.2022 - 09.2023
CeDiploma, Certificate of Management Excellence -
Harvard Business School Executive Education
Boston, USA 06.2022 - 12.2024
Certificate of Business Excellence (CBE) - Business
Columbia Business School
New York, USA 06.2018 - 06.2020
Certificate, Credit Analysis - undefined
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Certificate, Credit & Investment Analysis -
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
New York, USA 09.2024 - 09.2024
Certificate in General Management - Business
IMD Business School
Lausanne, Switzerland 04.2007 - 06.2007
Certificate on Negotiation -
Said Business School Oxford University
Oxford, UK 07.2005 - 07.2005
Master of Business Administration - Financial Management
Federal Unviersity of Technology
Owerri, Imo State 09.2001 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Education - Chemistry
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State 09.1989 - 09.1991
Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Financial Services & Advisory
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Corporate governance understanding
- Leadership acumen
- Board level communication
- Strategic Leadership
- HR
Websites
Board Membership
- Non Executive Director at Waltersmith Refinery & Petrochemical Limited- Sep 2018 to June 2025
- Non Executive Director at Azikel Refinery Limited - Nov 2018 to June 2025
- Non Executive Director at Trustfund Pensions Plc- June 2017 to May 2019
Languages
English
Affiliations
- Astronomy & Astrophysics, Quantum Physics ; Esoteric Science, Music, Travelling, Reading and Writing.
Professional & Social Clubs
Alumni Membership of the Oxford Business Alumni (OBA), Harvard Business School, (HBS) Columbia Business School Alumni IMD Alumni, Lausanne, Switzerland, Member, IABFM - International Academy of Business and Financial Management, Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Member, Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (MFRC), Member, Amnesty International, The Kennedy Center, Washington DC, USA and Member, National Geographic Society, USA.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director Planning, Research & Statistics
Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board
12.2024 - 06.2025
Certificate, Credit & Investment Analysis -
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
09.2024 - 09.2024
Advanced Management Program (AMP 38) -
Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University
08.2022 - 09.2023
CeDiploma, Certificate of Management Excellence -
Harvard Business School Executive Education
06.2022 - 12.2024
Certificate of Business Excellence (CBE) - Business
Columbia Business School
06.2018 - 06.2020
Director Corporates Services & Finance
Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board
06.2017 - 12.2023
General Manager Investment & Treasury Management
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund
05.2012 - 05.2017
Technical Adviser on Policy & Strategy
Office of the Governor of Bayelsa State
10.2009 - 12.2011
Certificate in General Management - Business
IMD Business School
04.2007 - 06.2007
Head Business Turnaround Management
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group
07.2005 - 10.2009
Certificate on Negotiation -
Said Business School Oxford University
07.2005 - 07.2005
Master of Business Administration - Financial Management
Federal Unviersity of Technology
09.2001 - 09.2004
Senior Manager & Head Public Sector (South-South)
SkyeBank Nigeria Plc(Formerly Prudent Bank)
07.2001 - 07.2005
Business Manager
Standard Trust Bank (Now UBA plc)
03.1999 - 06.2001
Operations Manager
Diamond Bank Plc (Now Access Bank)
11.1993 - 01.1999
Bank Teller/ Fund Transfer Officer
Allstates Trust Bank Plc
12.1992 - 11.1993
Bachelor of Education - Chemistry
University of Ibadan
09.1989 - 09.1991
Certificate, Credit Analysis - undefined
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
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