Bola is a distinguished professional with an academic foundation in Agricultural Economics, Economics, and Banking & Finance from the University of Ibadan and the University of Lagos. He is a CBN Bank Examiner and a Sponsored Investment and Financial Adviser registered with the Securities Exchange Commission.
With over 40 years of consolidated experience, Bola has established himself as an accomplished Agriculturist, Banker, Economist, and Financial Adviser, with expertise spanning Commercial Banking, Finance, Insurance, Consulting, Regulatory and Supervisory Commissions, Research Institutes, and academia.
He is a highly skilled Financial, Economic, Management, and Training Consultant, with a diverse portfolio of expertise that includes:
• Conducting Reviews and Audits for Regulatory and Supervisory Compliance.
• Economic Studies, Research, Financial and Economic Analysis.
• Monitoring and Evaluation, Institutional Assessments, and Independent Technical Reviews.
• Performance Assessments, Benchmarking, Industry Surveys, and Sectoral Analyses.
• Financial Advisory Services and Consultancy for a wide range of clients.
Bola has held numerous prestigious roles, including:
• Consultant to the Economic Advisory Committee of Ogun State during the OGD Administration.
• Individual Consultant to World Bank, ADB, NFDO, and PCU on various agricultural projects (FADAMA I, II, III & IIIA&F).
• Consultant to the Ogun State FADAMA Office on multiple projects.
• Former Head of Planning & Branch Development at Springbank Plc.
• Former Head of Strategic Planning & Research at Trans International Bank Plc.
• Senior Manager (FA) in the Inspectorate Department of the National Insurance Commission.
• Former Head of Agricultural Lending at Nigeria-Arab Bank Ltd.
He has also served as a corporate consultant to numerous organizations, providing expertise in financial and management issues, and has facilitated training programs for renowned institutions such as FITC, ICSAN, NCEMA, IBFC-Agusto, IBFC-Alliance, TOM Associates, and various bank training centers (Sterling Academy, First Bank Plc, etc.). Additionally, he has been an Examiner for the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria.
Bola’s extensive experience and diverse skill set make him a valuable asset across multiple sectors and disciplines