Victor Olannye, Ph.D, FCRM

  • Registrar/ CEO, Secretary to the Council CRMI

Dr. Victor Olannye is a highly esteemed professional and currently serves as the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI). He also holds the position of Secretary to the Governing Council of the Institute. Previously, he served as the Executive Secretary of the Risk Management Association of Nigeria (RIMAN). Prior to his engagement with RIMAN, Dr. Olannye worked as a lecturer at the National Open University of Nigeria and was also the Deputy Dean at the School of Banking Honours. With over 15 years of experience in the banking sector.

Dr. Olannye possesses a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of banking, including Customer Service, Branch Management/Operations, Risk Management, and Relationship Management. He is widely recognized as a proficient risk professional, showcasing exceptional interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills. Moreover, he is renowned for his exemplary leadership and team-building capabilities. In the work environment, Dr. Olannye consistently demonstrates efficiency, a result-oriented mindset, and a continuous drive to acquire knowledge and skills that contribute to professional excellence and the attainment of optimal outcomes.

Dr. Olannye holds a first degree in Economics and an MBA from the University of Calabar. He also pursued an M.Sc. in Economics from Lagos State University, Ph.D. Economics from Olabisi Onabanjo University and obtained a master’s degree in Risk Management from the University of Lagos. Furthermore, he is honoured as a Fellow of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria, highlighting his exceptional contributions to the field. He is an esteemed member of several professional bodies, including the Nigeria Economic Society (NES), the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), and the Chartered Pension Institute. Additionally, he is a certified trainer accredited by the Centre for Management Development in Nigeria, further attesting to his expertise and commitment to professional development.