Chief Meshach Chukwuemeke Opone is an experienced professional in banking and public administration. He holds various academic qualifications, including certifications and degrees in Mass Communication, Law, Banking and Finance, Public Administration, and Business Administration, along with an MBA from the University of Calabar.

He has a remarkable 34-year career at the Central Bank of Nigeria, where he held progressively senior roles, advancing from Clerk to Manager in Branch Operations. His extensive experience includes personnel management and operational oversight.

Chief Opone is a Member of the Registered Administrative Managers of Nigeria and a Certified Workforce Planner with the Human Capital Institute in the USA. He has completed over 35 professional courses. His career is characterized by strong leadership in public administration and workforce management, which has significantly enhanced his contributions in governance roles.