Dr. Haruna Musa, Ph.D., FCIB, is a seasoned banking professional and financial services executive with over three decades of experience across Nigeria and Africa. He is recognised for his expertise in banking operations, corporate banking, strategic leadership, risk management and Islamic finance.
He is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Jaiz Bank Plc, Nigeria’s pioneer non-interest bank, a position he has held since November 2023. Prior to his appointment, he built an extensive career in banking, including over two decades with Guaranty Trust Bank and GTCO, where he held various senior management positions and gained broad experience across corporate and commercial banking, risk management and financial services.
Dr. Musa holds a Bachelor of Agriculture from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; a Postgraduate Diploma in Management and an MBA from Bayero University, Kano; and an MSc in Finance and Management from Cranfield University, United Kingdom. He also holds a Ph.D. in Islamic Banking and Finance from Universiti Utara Malaysia. His executive education includes programmes at leading institutions such as the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, among others.
A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Dr. Musa has demonstrated a strong commitment to the advancement of the banking profession and the development of Nigeria’s financial services sector. He currently serves as National Treasurer of CIBN and as a member of the Institute’s Governing Council. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the Organising Committee of the 2026 Annual Banking and Finance Conference, reflecting his continued contribution to the Institute’s professional and strategic activities.
As Managing Director/CEO of Jaiz Bank, Dr. Musa continues to provide strategic leadership in the growth of non-interest banking, financial inclusion and ethical finance in Nigeria. His leadership combines extensive banking experience with a strong understanding of Islamic finance and a commitment to innovation, professionalism and sustainable growth.
As National Treasurer of CIBN, Dr. Musa brings his wealth of experience, strategic perspective and commitment to professional excellence to the Institute’s leadership, contributing to its mandate of promoting ethical standards, professionalism and continuous development within Nigeria’s banking and financial services industry.
