NCR (Nigeria) Plc has announced the appointment of Chief Prosper Chegwe Okpue as an Independent Non-Executive Director, following approval by the company’s Board of Directors at its meeting held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
The appointment, which takes immediate effect, fills the casual vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Jimmy Kallumkal and Ms. Karen Witthoft in November 2024. It is subject to ratification by shareholders at the company’s next Annual General Meeting (AGM).
In a statement signed by Bernice Anya, the Company Secretary, NCR Nigeria said the decision reflects its ongoing commitment to strengthening corporate governance and enhancing board diversity.
“The Board of Directors of NCR (Nigeria) Plc considered and approved the appointment of Chief Prosper Chegwe Okpue as a Director to fill the casual vacancy left by the resignations of Mr. Jimmy Kallumkal and Ms. Karen Witthoft,” the statement read.
Chief Okpue currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Insurance Brokers of Nigeria Limited (IBN), the country’s first indigenous risk and insurance advisory firm established in 1955. Under his leadership, IBN has evolved into a key player in Nigeria’s insurance market, noted for innovation and growth.
A seasoned industry leader, Okpue is credited with pioneering several transformative initiatives in Nigeria’s insurance sector. He led the development of IBN’s Energy Insurance Practice, expanding the firm’s reach and profitability, and also pioneered Loss Control Engineering and Risk Management services that set new standards in technical and professional excellence.
In pursuit of specialised risk solutions, Okpue founded Industrial Risks Protection Consultants (IRPC), a subsidiary of IBN that provides expertise in risk control engineering and industrial safety consulting.
His influence extends beyond Nigeria’s borders. He currently serves as a Board Member and Regional Director (Africa & Middle East) at UniBa, a global alliance of independent insurance and risk management firms with a presence in over 80 countries and combined premium placements exceeding €8 billion.
According to NCR Nigeria, Chief Okpue’s wealth of experience in risk management, corporate governance, and financial advisory will further strengthen the company’s strategic leadership and oversight functions.
“The Board and Management of NCR Nigeria Plc congratulate Chief Okpue on his appointment and wish him success as he assumes his new responsibilities,” the company stated.
With this appointment, NCR Nigeria continues to consolidate its leadership team as it positions for sustainable growth and innovation within Nigeria’s rapidly evolving financial technology and payment solutions sector.
