Executive Governing Board

Joanne Urhude

Non-Executive Director

Seasoned legal and compliance professional with over a decade of experience in financial crime prevention, regulatory oversight, and AML/CFT/CPF supervision at the Central Bank of Nigeria.

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About Joanne

Joanne Urhude is a seasoned legal and compliance professional with over a decade of experience in the financial sector. She currently serves as a Financial Crimes Supervisor in the Compliance Department of the Central Bank of Nigeria, where she plays a pivotal role in regulatory oversight, financial crime prevention, and risk-based supervision of banks and financial institutions. Her work spans Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Countering Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) examinations, data-driven regulatory analysis, and the strengthening of regulatory frameworks.

Before joining the Central Bank, Joanne established a solid track record in the private sector. At FMDQ Group Plc, she delivered strategic legal counsel, oversaw complex transactions, and implemented robust legal risk management systems. Earlier in her career, she worked as a solicitor at Paul Usoro & Co., advising on banking and commercial transactions. She also served as Legal Adviser at Integrated Oil and Gas Ltd, where she developed compliance frameworks and provided legal counsel and opinions, demonstrating versatility across highly regulated industries.

Joanne holds an LL.B from the University of Jos, a Barrister-at-Law qualification from the Nigerian Law School, and an M.Sc. in Oil and Gas Enterprise Management from the University of Aberdeen. She is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), has recently completed her Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) certification.

Combining deep regulatory insight, strong legal acumen, and hands-on experience in compliance governance, Joanne brings strategic leadership and a commitment to strengthening financial system integrity wherever she serves.