Did you know that Ndidi’s middle name is Patience? I’ve always wondered why Igbo parents do this – echo a name twice. But with Ndidi, it makes perfect sense. She carries both names fully, with meaning.
Our paths first crossed in 2023, in what I like to call our “former lives.” Coincidentally, we share the same surname, a detail that sparked curiosity and our very first conversations. Her husband and I also come from the same hometown, Nnewi in Anambra State, and it felt almost destined that our lives would intersect more closely.
That sense of destiny only deepened when she told me she was joining United Capital. I followed her journey closely, through the interviews, the offer, and finally, when she officially came on board in July 2025. At first, I worried about how people might receive her as Head of Trust Services. But I quickly realised those fears were misplaced. From day one, everyone accepted her. Some people need time to grow on you. Ndidi isn’t one of them. She walks into a room and instantly earns trust.
At work, she constantly strives to make an impact. In less than six months, she developed a new product, a testament to her commitment to contribute meaningfully. She never settles for “just enough.” On every project, she gives her all, choosing to over-deliver and, in doing so, raising the standard for everyone around her. Her presence introduces a refreshing perspective that elevates the entire Trustee business. When Ndidi is on your team, you feel confident.
Despite her seniority, she values my opinions and makes my work easier. She is the kind of leader who cares for her team, not just professionally but personally. I still remember the first place we visited together after she joined: the company she had just left. They welcomed her as though she had never left at all. That is the strength of her connections. Wherever she goes, she nurtures relationships with such grace that it feels as if she always belongs.
Her Christian values shine through in everything she does. I admire her childlike curiosity, how she is always eager to learn new things and share them with her husband. She is humble, respectful, collaborative, and above all, real. With Ndidi, every experience is memorable.
I am grateful to her for bringing in my biggest transaction that birthed the Family Office in my ‘former life,’ and for modelling a style of leadership that has shaped my own. Even now, I carry her lessons into how I relate with my team.
Ndidi is an Amazon, strong, inspiring, extraordinary. She is a loving mother to two beautiful children, just six and eight years old. She also stands on the threshold of a remarkable milestone, her 15th anniversary since her Call to Bar, a reflection of a career built with dedication and distinction.
I want every HH person to remember Ndidi as a paragon of professionalism. She deserves to live. And while it has pleased the Lord to call her home, her memories live on; in her kindness, her brilliance, her faith, her love for family, and the indelible impact she has left on everyone privileged to know her.
