Mr. Mahmud Tukur, the Founder and GCEO of Ashgrove Group, is a distinguished global business leader with over thirty years of experience in the energy, maritime, infrastructure, and technology sectors.
The Executive Management of Providus Bank expressed their confidence in Mr. Tukur’s appointment, stating: “We are delighted to welcome Mr. Mahmud Tukur to our Board. His extensive experience and multifaceted skillsets including corporate governance, risk management, strategy and performance management will be invaluable as we strengthen our strategic direction and drive sustained growth. His leadership acumen and deep industry insights align with our vision for future forward banking.”
At the age of 37, Mr. Tukur became the youngest CEO of a publicly listed company in Nigeria when he took the helm at Eterna Plc, a local downstream oil company listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX). He led a significant transformation of the company, earning recognition as one of the top 25 CEOs of publicly listed companies in Nigeria and receiving the esteemed Downstream CEO of the Year award on two occasions.