President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, as Chairman of the newly launched National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC). Mr. Bonaventure Okhaimo will serve as Managing Director and CEO.

Other key board members include:

Mrs. Tinoula Aigwedo, Executive Director, Strategy & Operations

Dr. Ezekiel Oseni, Executive Director, Risk Management

Ms. Yeside Kazeem, Independent Non-Executive Director and actuarial expert

The NCGC, backed by an initial ₦100 billion fund, is aimed at enhancing access to credit by mitigating lending risks. The initiative targets Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), manufacturers, consumers, and larger businesses across Nigeria, as part of efforts to strengthen economic growth and financial inclusion.