Chief Okenmor Fidelis Chukuyenum Tilije
Commissioner for finance, Delta state
Peoples Democratic Party Delta State
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Chief Fidelis Okenmor Tilije is the Commissioner for Finance in Delta State, representing Obiaruku in Ukwani LGA. A PDP stalwart born in 1958, he holds a B.Sc. in Banking & Finance and an M.Sc in Corporate Finance from University of Lagos, supplemented by international certificates. Before politics, he built a deep banking career including senior roles in merchant and commercial banks and managed a successful engineering business. Since his appointment in 2019, he has steered finance administration in Delta, emphasizing revenue growth, prudent spending, and fiscal accountability.
Education
- Bachelor of Science degree in Banking and Finance, University of Lagos (1983) (News Den Nigeria)
- Masters degree with specialization in Corporate Finance, University of Lagos (1985) (Delta State Government)
- Various professional certificates from Harvard Business School, USA; Oxford Business School, UK
Professional Background
- Lecturer at Lagos State Polytechnic (Dept. of Banking), teaching Comparative Banking, Business Mathematics, Elements of Banking. (News Den Nigeria)
- Worked at Securities and Exchange Commission: Assistant Financial Analyst → Assistant Manager (News Den Nigeria)
- Investment banking roles: Head of Investment Banking, Merchant Bank of Africa; Roles at First City Monument Bank (FCMB); Standard Trust Bank (now UBA) as Chief Banking Officer / Deputy Managing Director. (News Den Nigeria)
- Managing Director / CEO of Fortune International Bank Plc; Board member of Fortune Assurance and FB Assets Nigeria Limited. (News Den Nigeria)
- Led the merger of eight banks under the Alliance Bank Merger Group via a steering committee. (Delta State Government)
- Private business: Chairman / CEO of Zeep Engineering & Services
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