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Under his leadership, Sterling Bank has posted record profits with figures more than doubling the previous financial year's returns. The Bank was named as one of the top 100 places to work in
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Sterling Bank in November 2003 as the Group Treasurer, a role he held until October 2011. He then transitioned into the double roles of Head, Interim Management, and Integration Director where he managed the acquisition and integration of Equatorial Trust Bank into Sterling Bank.
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Transportation) strategy for Sterling Bank, serving as a catalyst for the selection of sectors for investment for the bank, outside of traditional businesses.
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Executive Director for Retail Banking, Abubakar was the Chief Financial Officer of the bank until March 2018. In April 2018, Abubakar was announced as the Chief Executive Officer for Sterling Bank.
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