Uyoyoukaro Ewhe is a seasoned compliance and risk management professional with over 25 years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and financial crime prevention across leading Nigerian and International banks.
As Chief Compliance Officer at NOVA Bank, he provides strategic leadership in ensuring full regulatory adherence, ethical business conduct, and strong governance frameworks that promote integrity and trust across the institution.
Before joining NOVA Bank, Uyoyoukaro served as Chief Compliance Officer at Lotus Bank Limited, where he successfully strengthened the bank’s compliance culture, enhanced risk controls, and ensured alignment with local and global regulatory standards. His extensive career at Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Access Bank Plc and Access Bank UK covered key roles in regulatory surveillance, internal control, financial crime compliance, and relationship management, where he led teams that drove operational excellence and ensured consistent compliance with supervisory expectations.
Uyoyoukaro is a Fellow of the Compliance Institute of Nigeria (FCIN), an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (ACIB), and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). He holds an MBA in Financial Management from Lagos State University and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biochemistry from the University of Lagos.
A firm advocate of ethics, accountability, and professional excellence, he continues to champion a culture of compliance and transparency that supports NOVA Bank’s long-term growth and reputation.
