OneCard Nigeria Appoints Ahmad Baba CEO

OneCard Nigeria, a fast moving consumer goods company that provides top up solutions on services on multiple platforms ranging from mobile phones, toll fees, pay television and fuel cards nationwide has appointed Ahmad Baba as its chief executive officer.

A statement signed by Ade Oyebanji, Company Secretary, OneCard Nigeria, said Baba emerged as Chief Executive Officer of the firm after a diligent and painstaking search for someone that would provide effective leadership for the fledging top-up solutions company. 

The statement noted that OneCard was delighted to have Baba joining its board to lead the firm, adding that it was looking forward to an exciting time under his leadership.

“We are excited to have someone like Ahmad Baba coming on board to head our firm and help drive our plans to become a preferred brand in the top-up solutions segment of the FMCG industry in Nigeria.  We have a clear vision to offer Nigerians solutions that will excite them and provide services in new and innovative ways that they have not seen before,” Oyebanji said.

It will be recalled that OnceCard Nigeria started pilot service in July 2013 and is set to make full market entry within a few weeks from now.

Among the services that the firm will offer include secured web-based top-up solutions for individuals and corporate bodies as well as java based application for retailers willing to take advantaged of a single platform for multiple top ups.

Baba, a seasoned technocrat has experience spanning the telecommunications, banking and the public sectors of the economy in Nigeria, with his last position being the Vice President, Backbone Connectivity Nigeria Limited, Abuja.

He started his career with the Bauchi State Government in 1981 and later moved to the Nigeria Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) in 1983 where served in the external arm, NET.

He continued his service with NITEL for many years holding several positions including General Manager Marketing, Mtel Headquarters, Abuja, from 1996-2001 before joining FSB International Bank as Group Head, Telecoms in 2001.

He also held the position of Executive Director, GT Plc from 2004 to 2006 before joining BCN.