Having realized the significant roles played by the tourism industry especially in the area of holistic development of Nigeria. To manage the industry better, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced Lola Ade-John as the Minister of Tourism.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
Her Profile
Lola Ade-John has worked as a banker and a distinguished Information and Technology expert.
Throughout her three-decade-long career, she made significant contributions to Ecobank Nigeria, holding various senior management roles within and outside Nigeria, solidifying her reputation as a top technology expert.
Education
Lola Ade John’s academic journey started from the University of Ibadan where she obtained a B.Sc. in Computer Science in 1984. Her exceptional performance earned her the honour of being the top graduate of her class that year.
Career
During her National Youth Service year, she supported systems for Petroleum Engineers and the Personnel department across various divisions.
Her dedication and expertise led her to serve as a System Analyst at The Shell Petroleum Development Company Of Nigeria Ltd for 7 years and 3 months, contributing significantly to crucial projects.
Her career continued to flourish as she joined Magnum Trust Bank Ltd. (now part of Sterling Bank Nigeria Plc.), where she played a pivotal role in establishing Information Technology, Administration, Personnel & Training, and Business Development departments.
Pioneering the use of structured cabling in the Nigerian banking industry, she successfully implemented new technology platforms for the bank, ensuring its competitiveness and growth.
In June 1998, she took on the position of Group Head of Support Services and Technology at Access Bank Plc.
Over 13 years and 1 month, she led transformative projects, including the construction of a new Head Office building and data centre with an investment of $3 million in technology.
Her innovative approach, such as implementing a paperless office environment, set new standards for efficiency and sustainability.
Continuing her journey in the banking sector, Lola Ade John served as the Head of Applications at United Bank for Africa, leading a project team that migrated customer and bank data to a centralized core banking platform, driving the bank’s growth and modernization.