Leading Nigerian CISA-Certified Experts Shaping Financial Governance

As Nigeria’s financial ecosystem becomes increasingly digitized and interconnected, the importance of robust governance, risk management, and information systems auditing has never been greater. Organizations across banking, fintech, insurance, telecommunications, and the public sector are placing greater emphasis on safeguarding data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening internal controls.

At the center of this transformation are professionals certified as Certified Information Systems Auditors (CISA), a globally recognized credential awarded by ISACA. These experts play a critical role in helping organizations evaluate technology risks, improve governance frameworks, and ensure the integrity of financial and operational systems.

Among the leading Nigerian professionals making significant contributions in this field is Ayomide Ibrahim, whose work reflects the growing importance of information systems auditing in driving accountability, transparency, and sustainable financial governance.

ISACA currently serves more than 185,000 constituents (members and professionals holding ISACA certifications) in more than 180 countries

These are top Nigerian CISA-certified professionals specifically within banking, fintech, audit, and financial services.

⁠Kenneth Uche Nzegwu – A PhD holder in Forensic Accounting and Auditing, serving in Nigeria’s Supreme Audit Institution and certified in both forensic and information systems auditing.

⁠Clement Odediran – Chief Information Security Officer at the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, with extensive experience in banking audit, assurance, risk, and information security. Holds CISA, CISM, CRISC, and CDPSE certifications.

Ayomide Ibrahim – CISA Information Systems Audit Professional | Financial Risk & Technology Governance Specialist

Oluwaseyi Ojedokun – Head of Information Systems Audit at Interswitch, with a strong background in IT audit, banking controls, and risk management.

⁠Odalo Aimufia – Senior Manager in Technology Advisory at KPMG Nigeria⁠ and a Certified Information Systems Auditor.

Idris Adelabu – Audit and Assurance Partner with qualifications including CPA, ACCA, FCA, and CISA, specializing in audit, governance, risk, and compliance.

⁠Ojike Uhabia – Managing Partner with extensive experience in audit, tax, and advisory services across financial services and other sectors. Holds the CISA designation.

⁠Dapo Ogunkola – Recognized by ISACA for his contributions to the CISA profession and IT audit practice.

Olayinka David-West – Nigerian fintech and financial inclusion expert, academic, and CISA holder known for work in digital finance and governance.