Shongom LG Chairperson, Hails Appointment Of Risikatu Ahmed As ASO Savings and Loans MD

By Najib Sani, Gombe

The Chairperson of Shongom Local Government Area in Gombe State, Rt. Hon. Fatima Binta Bello, has hailed the appointment of Hajiya Risikatu Ladi Ahmed, Managing Director/CEO of ASO Savings and Loans Plc, following the Bank’s successful clearance of 10 years of outstanding audited accounts and its sustained return to profitability.

“I am proud of you, Risi. Gombe State is proud of you. You are a very hardworking and visionary woman. We know how much effort you’ve put in to restore this institution, and we will continue to celebrate you. Keep going,” she said.

Her remarks, in a statement, come in recognition of the achievements of the financial institution during ASO’s 18th to 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held virtually on Monday, June 30, 2025.

At the AGM, shareholders and regulators also approved the Bank’s audited financial statements for the years 2015 to 2024.

She added that under the leadership of Hajiya Risikatu Ladi Ahmed since 2021, ASO has reversed over ₦6 billion loss, maintained four consecutive years of profitability and reported ₦1.3 billion in interest income and ₦82.8 million PAT in 2024.

“Under her watch, ASO also cleared all legacy financial backlogs and reestablished compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Bello, applauded Hajiya Risikatu’s achievement as a national example of women delivering transformational impact in leadership roles.

“Your performance is an inspiration to women and girls in leadership across Nigeria. Your turnaround of ASO is not just corporate—it is symbolic of what disciplined, focused leadership can achieve. You make Gombe and Nigeria proud,” she stressed.