In Nigeria’s corporate landscape, women at the helm of finance functions are playing pivotal roles in steering balance sheets, driving growth, and consolidating performance.
These Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) oversee trillions in assets, navigating complex regulatory frameworks while shaping strategy across industries from banking and insurance to oil, gas, and consumer goods.
The influence of these finance leaders extends beyond numbers. They embody resilience, international exposure, and technical depth, combining strong academic pedigrees with hands-on experience in treasury, taxation, and corporate finance. Their leadership has been instrumental in growing profitability, shoring up investor confidence, and positioning their companies for long-term sustainability.
In 2024, the ranking of Nigeria’s top female CFOs by assets managed offers an insightful snapshot of where financial leadership meets corporate performance. From mega-banking groups to consumer goods giants, these women are charting paths that redefine financial management in Africa’s largest economy.
Below is a breakdown of the top female CFOs in Nigeria’s listed companies by total assets under management in 2024.
Top female CFOs in Nigeria by total assets managed as of 2024
Total assets being managed as of 2024 – N11.98 billion
- Nonye Offorjamah joined Neimeth in September 2024, having previously worked at Simba Group. With less than a year in the pharmaceutical and healthcare space, her appointment reflects Neimeth’s strategy to inject fresh expertise into its financial leadership. Offorjamah’s cross-sector background brings adaptability to the challenges of Nigeria’s healthcare industry, which faces issues of rising input costs and regulatory hurdles.
- She began her professional career as an NYSC Tax Trainee in KPMG Nigeria in 2001, before joining Microdigits in 2002. She moved to May & Baker Nigeria Plc in 2006, occupying roles such as Input Control Officer, Bank Reconciliation Officer, Payable Manager, and Group Tax Manager & Subsidiary Accounts Manager. In April 2024, she became Group Accounts Manager at Simba Group before her appointment at Neimeth.
- Neimeth reduced its losses in 2024, posting a negative PAT of N885 million compared to a N1.80 billion loss in 2023, reflecting a 50.75% improvement. Cash and cash equivalents dipped by 11.63% to N2.15 billion. Market capitalization rose from N9.79 billion at year-end 2024 to N28.63 billion by August 21, 2025.
- With about 24 years of cumulative finance experience, Offorjamah brings extensive expertise to her current role. She holds an HND in Accounting from Ondo State Polytechnic (now Rufus Giwa Polytechnic) and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) as well as an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (ACT).
