Ernest Ebi

Ernest Ebi is a Seplat Energy non-executive director whose career spans commercial banking, central banking and company boards. His Seplat appointment began on 18 May 2022, representing Shebah Petroleum Development Company. Between June 1999 and June 2009, he served as a deputy governor of Nigeria’s central bank, with a remit that included policy and corporate services.

Earlier appointments included chief executive of New Nigerian Bank from 1995 and deputy managing director at Diamond Bank. At International Merchant Bank, his responsibilities covered credit, marketing, loan review and audit. Ebi subsequently chaired Fidelity Bank during 2016–2020 and AIICO Pension Managers during 2010–2021. His board experience also includes Dangote Cement and Julius Berger Nigeria. He received Nigeria’s MFR national honour in 2007 and holds fellowships in the country’s banking and directors’ institutes.