Mrs. Patricia Duru has distinguished herself in corporate financial management. With nearly two decades of stellar experience across top-tier organizations, she is widely acknowledged as an exceptionally effective accountant.

Her mastery of strategic planning, regulatory compliance, risk analysis and organizational re-engineering has elevated companies and set a benchmark for women in finance and executive leadership. As Chief Financial Officer at FiberOne Broadband Limited, Patricia is a catalyst for transformation and a trusted authority in financial strategy, governance, and corporate growth.

Her career journey across multi-industries like banking, telecommunications, real estate, and ICT reflects her ability to navigate complexity, drive performance, and earn the trust of executive leadership, regulators, and investors alike. From her early days as an audit trainee to her current role, she has continuously challenged norms, improved systems, and inspired change.

Her dedication to lifelong learning shines through her diverse and advanced certifications: an MBA in Finance from the University of Benin, a BSc in Accounting from the University of Uyo, Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Fellow of the Association of International Certified Public Accountants/Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (AICPA/CIMA), Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Gold level member of the Information Systems and Control Association (ISACA), and specialized training in Mergers & Acquisitions and ESG. Her academic foundation and technical expertise empower her to lead with precision, foresight, and ethical integrity.

Patricia is not only a numbers guru but a transformational leader who empowers teams, builds stakeholder confidence, and drives business sustainability. Her work inspires a new generation of female professionals to break barriers and lead with excellence. She fosters environments of accountability, supports talent development, and advocates for women rising in the corporate world. Her journey reflects not only a mastery of finance but a dedication to legacy-building and empowerme

It was in recognition of her accomplishments and contribution to national development in the sphere of Accounting and Financial Management that Mrs. Patricia Duru was deemed worthy to be conferred with the Woman of Merit Gold Award.