Chris E Onyemenam   

Chris 'E. Onyemenam holds a B.Sc. (First Class Honours) degree and M.Sc. degree in Sociology, as well as LLB degree, all from the University of Lagos. He is a seasoned administrator and professional manager with over 28 years post qualification experience spanning various sectors, including Academics, Manufacturing, Banking and Financial Services, non-governmental and Consulting. Until his calling to public service, he was the Chief Economic Strategist and Head of Research, Economic Intelligence and Franchise Enhancement Group at Zenith Bank Plc. He was also the pioneer Executive Secretary and, later, Director Operations and Administration at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), where he participated actively in the development of major national policy initiatives under the annual Nigerian Economic Summit.

Prior to this, Chris was the pioneer Executive Secretary of the Money Market Association of Nigeria.  He was also at one time the Permanent Secretary of the South African based African Business Roundtable (ABR). In 2006 he worked as the Secretary / Director General of the Secretariat of the Presidential Implementation Committee on the Implementation of Government decision on the Consumer Credit System Outsourcing Initiative and the Harmonisation of Identification Schemes in Nigeria.

The visionary, excellent and thorough work of the Committee gave birth to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Nigeria. Chris Onyemenam is currently the Director General/CEO of the Commission.