Joseph Onyabe

Thirty-four years' experience, twenty-three years in the Federal Government Development Finance Institution. Held various positions of responsibilities such as ZONAL MANAGER, GROUP HEAD, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS, SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE MANAGING DIRECTOR/ CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HEAD, EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING MANAGEMENT, HEAD, TRAINING SERVICES, STATE CONTROLLER, HEAD OF RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION and TEAM LEADER, PRIMARY MORTGAGE MARKET DEVELOPMENT. Acquired professional experience cuts across various areas such as Training and Consultancy, Accounting and Finance, Taxation and Administration.

Computer proficiency includes the use of Microsoft Office suites and customized software. Special skills include a strong and continued inclination for accuracy and details, adaptability to new work situations and effective interpersonal and good communication skills. As a result-oriented leader, there is a strong drive for success and exceptional performance.

ZONAL MANAGER, JOS ZONE at FEDERAL MORTGAGE BANK OF NIGERIA (2024-01 – Present)

• Overseeing the affairs of Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue and Bauchi branch offices
• Representing management of the bank in the zone
• Reviewing, recommending and approving various loan products of the bank
• Maintaining robust relationship with all stakeholders in the zone (government, labour and others)

GROUP HEAD, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS at FEDERAL MORTGAGE BANK OF NIGERIA (2024-01 – 2024-12)

• Manage the bank's public and media relations
• Manage communications and the reputational risk of the bank
• Manage the bank's brand
• Manage the internal bank-wide staff communication and ensure strong strategy awareness
• Manage and coordinate the bank's events and sponsorship of related activities
• Coordinate the bank's communication in line with the communication strategy of the bank

SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE MANAGING DIRECTOR/ CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER at FEDERAL MORTGAGE BANK OF NIGERIA (2023-01 – 2024-12)

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER, HEAD, EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING MANAGEMENT at FEDERAL MORTGAGE BANK OF NIGERIA (2022-01 – 2023-12)

HEAD, ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER, EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING MANAGEMENT at FEDERAL MORTGAGE BANK OF NIGERIA (2016-01 – 2022-12)

HEAD, TRAINING SERVICES at FEDERAL MORTGAGE BANK OF NIGERIA (2013-01 – 2016-12)

CONTROLLER, KOGI STATE OFFICE at FEDERAL MORTGAGE BANK OF NIGERIA (2012-01 – 2013-12)

PRINCIPAL MANAGER, TRAINING at FEDERAL MORTGAGE BANK OF NIGERIA TRAINING SCHOOL (2009-01 – 2012-12)

TEAM LEADER MARKET DEVELOPMENT at FEDERAL MORTGAGE BANK OF NIGERIA (2008-01 – 2009-12)

SECURITY ISSUANCE AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

HEAD OF RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION at FEDERAL MORTGAGE BANK OF NIGERIA (2008-01 – 2008-12)

POLICY AND STRATEGY DEPARTMENT

HEAD OF TRAINING at FEDERAL MORTGAGE BANK OF NIGERIA (2007-01 – 2008-12)

HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

SENIOR MANAGER (LOANS PRODUCTION) at FEDERAL MORTGAGE BANK OF NIGERIA (2006-01 – 2007-12)

MANAGER (LOANS AND ADVANCES) at FEDERAL MORTGAGE BANK OF NIGERIA (2004-01 – 2005-12)

DEPUTY MANAGER (FINANCE) at FEDERAL MORTGAGE BANK OF NIGERIA (2000-01 – 2003-12)

HEAD, TREASURY at FEDERAL MORTGAGE FINANCE LTD (2003-01 – 2003-12)

HEAD, BRANCH ACCOUNTS at FEDERAL MORTGAGE FINANCE LTD (2001-01 – 2003-12)

HEAD, HEAD OFFICE ACCOUNTS at FEDERAL MORTGAGE FINANCE LTD (2000-01 – 2001-12)

LECTURER at AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA (1990-01 – 2000-12)

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING

DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATIONS OFFICER at AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA (1994-01 – 1999-12)

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING

ADVISER, (B.SC ACCOUNTING) 400 LEVEL at AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA (1994-01 – 1999-12)

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING

HEAD OF COMPUTER SERVICES at AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA (1994-01 – 1999-12)

COMPUTER CENTRE, DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING

CONSULTANT at IYA ABUBAKAR COMPUTER CENTRE (1995-01 – 1998-12)

MEMBER, INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE ON VANDALISATION OF INSTITUTE OF ADMINISTRATION GENERATOR at AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA (1998-01 – 1998-12)

MEMBER, EXAMINATION MALPRACTICES COMMITTEE at AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA (1992-01 – 1992-12)

FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATION

EXAMINATION OFFICER, (DIPLOMA) at AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA (1992-01 – 1992-12)

INSTITUTE OF ADMINISTRATION

ACCOUNTANT - NYSC at JIB LTD. (1988-01 – 1989-12)

Ph.D. in ACCOUNTING – NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY (2018-12)

M.SC in ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE – AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA (1995-12)

B.SC in ACCOUNTING – BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO (1988-12)

GCE O/L – FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, PORT HARCOURT (1982-12)