Umar Abba Tilde

Umar is the Head of Compliance for Abuja and Northern branches of Zenith Bank Plc, with over 22 years of progressive experience in the Nigerian banking sector. His career at Zenith Bank spans key roles in marketing, branch leadership, and compliance, with a broad, strategic understanding of financial systems, risk management, and regulatory frameworks. He has developed deep expertise in anti-money laundering (AML), counter terrorist financing (CFT), and compliance governance, contributing to strengthening institutional integrity and regulatory adherence within the banking industry.

Prior to his banking career, he worked with the Bauchi State Government, advancing from a clerical officer to an agricultural officer. He also worked with the USAID IFDC DAMINA project as a Business Development Officer and later served as the Executive Secretary of the Bauchi Zonal Office (2002–2004). He holds a B.Sc. in Agriculture from the University of Maiduguri (1998) and an M.Sc. in Soil Science from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (2003). A member of the Compliance Institute of Nigeria, he has undertaken numerous professional training and certification programs in banking operations and compliance. Umar has a multidisciplinary perspective to policy dialogue, combining practical banking experience with development sector insight to promote inclusive and secure financial services.