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Dr Frances Undelikwo

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CISO/DPO at NOVA Bank
📍 Nigeria

Dr. Frances Undelikwo is a global IT and cyber risk leader with over 27 years of experience, specializing in banking, fintech, and regulated environments. As the CISO/DPO at NOVA Bank, she aligns IT and cyber strategies with business objectives. She holds a Doctorate in Information Assurance.

Dr. Undelikwo is a published author on topics including contactless mobile payment risks and combating electronic fraud.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
CISO/DPO
Location
Nigeria
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Ethical AI Governance
She is a featured speaker on the topic of “Ethical Governance of AI in the Modern Workplace, ” highlighting its importance beyond future conversation to current implementation.
Business Resilience
Advocates for moving beyond simple recovery plans, emphasizing the need for robust resilience to handle modern cyber incidents, third-party failures, and regulatory shocks.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
CISO/DPO
NOVA Bank
9-2021 - 4-2025
Divisional Head, IT and Operational Risk Management
Fidelity Bank PLC
5-2021 - 9-2021
Group Head, Information Systems Audit
Fidelity Bank PLC
1-2019 - 2-2020
Ag, Head, Cyber Security
Fidelity Bank PLC
7-2008 - 4-2021
Head, Information Systems Control
Fidelity Bank PLC
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Media appearances

Profiles in Leadership: Dr. Frances Undelikwo (NOVA Bank). Featured in BankInfoSecurity
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Profiles in Leadership: Dr. Frances Undelikwo (Fidelity Bank PLC). Featured in BankInfoSecurity
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Education
2016 - 2020
DIA
University of Fairfax
2007 - 2009
Masters in Information Technology (MIT)
University of Lagos
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