Ahmed Abdullahi Sumaila
Ahmed Abdullahi Sumaila' is a Nigerian lawyer and counsel to the Central Bank of Nigeria[2] in some of its most infamous garnishee order cases.[3][4][5] In 2018, he, urged customers to report any bank that sells above N360 to $1 or imposes charges and commissions, sparking a torrent of complaints against Nigeria's commercial banks.[6][7][8][9]
Ahmed Abdullahi Sumaila | |
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Head of litigation of the Central Bank of Nigeria[1] | |
Assumed office 5, September, 2019 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria | December 19, 1976
Citizenship | Nigeria |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Residence | Abuja, Nigeria |
Alma mater | Samadi International Nursery School, Kano Capital School, St Thomas Secondary School (High School Diploma) Bayero University Kano (MSc Public Administration) |
Occupation | Central Banking |
Known for | Economics, Law, Management |
Education
Sumaila has a degree in Law, a Barrister at Law Certificate, Professional Diploma in Public Relations, Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Diploma in Soccer, Masters in Development Studies, Masters of Business Administration, Masters in Public Policy and Administration, Masters in Banking and Finance and PhD Honoris Causa in Financial Management[2]
He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management, Fellow Institute of Corporate Executives of Nigeria, Fellow American Academy of Financial Management, Fellow National Association of Kano State Students, Member Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS Science Club) St. Thomas Secondary School, Member Debating Society, Member Hausa Club, Member Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, Member Institute of Cost Management of Nigeria, Member Institute of Treasury Management of Nigeria, Member Nigerian Bar Association, Member Institute of Chartered Economists, Member Shehu Shagari World Institute, Member Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Certified Public Accountant, Member Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Nigeria, Member Institute of Industrialists and Corporate Administrators, Certified Financial Analyst, Chartered Risk Analyst,Member Institute of Professional Executives and Strategic Administrators, Member Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators, Chartered Mediator and Conciliator, Member Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators, Member Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria (MULAN), Member Nigerian Institute of Management, Member Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria[2][10][11][12][13]
He was the President / Chairman Caretaker Committee of the National Association of Kano State Students Bayero University Kano, Secretary Caretaker Committee National Association of Kano State Students Bayero University Kano, Secretary Bayero University Kano Alumni Association Faculty of Law Class of 1999, President Sumaila Law Students Association, Secretary of the National Association of Kano State Students Nigerian Law School 1999-2000 October Set, Member Nigerian Aid Group of Jama'atu Nasril Islam Kano State, Special Adviser on Political Matters Law Students Society Bayero University Kano, Chairman Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria Sumaila Local Government, Member Gamji Memorial Club, Member Solace Chambers Faculty of Law Bayero University Kano, Member Liberty Chambers Faculty of Law Bayero University Kano, Special Adviser Students Union Government Bayero University Kano, Special Adviser National Association of Kano State Students Bayero University Kano Chapter,Treasurer National Association of Kano State Students Caretaker Committee Bayero University Kano Chapter,Chairman W M School Parents Teachers Association[2]
He was Member KMC Parents Teachers Association, Member Prime College Parents Teachers Association, Member Yandutse College Parents Teachers Association[14]
Career
He was the Head Litigation Office Central Bank of Nigeria, Head Alternative Dispute Resolution Office Central Bank of Nigeria, Head Forex Central Bank of Nigeria Kano Branch, Customer Service Officer Central Bank of Nigeria, Processing Officer Branch Processing Disposal Unit Central Bank of Nigeria, Administrative/Inventory Officer Central Bank of Nigeria, Senior Supervisor Establishment Office Central Bank of Nigeria Kano Branch, Treasury Officer Central Bank of Nigeria Kano Branch, State Counsel Kano State Ministry of Justice, Manager Legal Kano State Investment and Properties Limited, Administrative Officer Kano State Television Corporation, Principal Partner Sumaila Legal Services and Consultancy,Associate Counsel Buba Aliyu & Co.,Chairman Central Bank of Nigeria Social Club Kano Branch, Chairman Central Bank of Nigeria Kano Branch Football Team, Member Security Committee Sumaila Local Government-2003, Member Elders Committee People's Democratic Party Sumaila Local Government, Member Elders Committee Congress for Progressive Change Sumaila Local Government, Member Elders Committee All Progressives Congress Sumaila Local Government, Member People's Democratic Movement Kano State Gubnetorial Election Committee, Member Social Democratic Party, Member United Nigeria Congress Party, Member Elders Committee People's Redemption Party Sumaila Local Government, Legal Adviser Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management Kano Chapter.[2][15]
References
- sml
- "History of Sumaila".
- NAN. "N1bn Imo Contract Debt: CBN, 14 banks deny overseeing state's account". guardian.ng. Guardian. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
- "12 banks to pay N499b CBN fine for loan policy breach". The Nation.
- "CBN deducts N500b from Zenith, GTB, Citibank, UBA, 8 others". PM News.
- DTN. "CBN goes tough, seeks abolition of offshore banks". dailytimes.
- "CBN grants approval for banks to debit accounts of loan defaulters". nairametrics.
- "CBN retains LDR at 65%".
- "CBN to banks: Digitise services to support banking supervision, regulatory compliance". Nairametrics.
- "CIBNG".
- "Financial Analysts".
- "GAFM".
- "CILRMNG".
- Annual Volumes of the laws of Kano State. Government Printer. 1997.
- "Adamu Ahmed Abdullahi - Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority". old.ncaa.gov.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-30.