RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ATTRIBUTES AND PROFITABILITY OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA MODERATED BY OPERATIONAL RISK

This study investigates the effect of risk management committee (RMC) attributes on the profitability of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria, with a specific focus on the moderating role of operational risk. The aim is to explore how the size and independence of RMCs influence banks' financi...

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Main Authors: Ibrahim Aminu, Professor Samuel Eniola Agbi, Dr. Adzor Ibiamke
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Language:English
Published: Department of Accounting and Finance, Federal University Gusau 2025-04-01
Series:Gusau Journal of Accounting and Finance
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Online Access:https://www.journals.gujaf.com.ng/index.php/gujaf/article/view/384
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description This study investigates the effect of risk management committee (RMC) attributes on the profitability of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria, with a specific focus on the moderating role of operational risk. The aim is to explore how the size and independence of RMCs influence banks' financial performance, and whether operational risk alters this relationship. The analysis draws on data from a sample of thirteen listed banks over a fifteen-year period (2009–2023), using firm-level financial indicators. The findings reveal that the size of the risk committee does not significantly influence profitability, indicating that simply increasing the number of committee members may not enhance financial outcomes. Conversely, risk committee independence, when moderated by operational risk, shows a significant negative effect on profitability, suggesting that excessive independence without sufficient industry expertise may hinder effective decision-making. Operational risk itself exerts a substantial negative impact on profitability, reinforcing the importance of robust internal control systems and proactive risk governance. Interestingly, while the interaction between committee size and operational risk negatively affects profitability, the interaction between committee independence and operational risk shows a positive influence, highlighting the value of balanced and expert oversight. These findings underscore the need for Nigerian banks to strengthen their risk governance structures and for regulators to implement policies that promote a combination of independence and financial expertise in risk committees. The study recommends that banks prioritize effective operational risk management frameworks to safeguard profitability in the face of growing financial and regulatory challenges.
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spelling doaj-art-c789657e0cc44ea08a7ed185e024666f2025-08-20T03:33:18ZengDepartment of Accounting and Finance, Federal University GusauGusau Journal of Accounting and Finance2756-665X2756-68972025-04-0161RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ATTRIBUTES AND PROFITABILITY OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA MODERATED BY OPERATIONAL RISKIbrahim Aminu0Professor Samuel Eniola Agbi1Dr. Adzor Ibiamke2Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Sciences, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Sciences, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Sciences, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna This study investigates the effect of risk management committee (RMC) attributes on the profitability of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria, with a specific focus on the moderating role of operational risk. The aim is to explore how the size and independence of RMCs influence banks' financial performance, and whether operational risk alters this relationship. The analysis draws on data from a sample of thirteen listed banks over a fifteen-year period (2009–2023), using firm-level financial indicators. The findings reveal that the size of the risk committee does not significantly influence profitability, indicating that simply increasing the number of committee members may not enhance financial outcomes. Conversely, risk committee independence, when moderated by operational risk, shows a significant negative effect on profitability, suggesting that excessive independence without sufficient industry expertise may hinder effective decision-making. Operational risk itself exerts a substantial negative impact on profitability, reinforcing the importance of robust internal control systems and proactive risk governance. Interestingly, while the interaction between committee size and operational risk negatively affects profitability, the interaction between committee independence and operational risk shows a positive influence, highlighting the value of balanced and expert oversight. These findings underscore the need for Nigerian banks to strengthen their risk governance structures and for regulators to implement policies that promote a combination of independence and financial expertise in risk committees. The study recommends that banks prioritize effective operational risk management frameworks to safeguard profitability in the face of growing financial and regulatory challenges. https://www.journals.gujaf.com.ng/index.php/gujaf/article/view/384Operational riskrisk committee sizerisk committee independencedeposit money banks in Nigeria
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Professor Samuel Eniola Agbi
Dr. Adzor Ibiamke
RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ATTRIBUTES AND PROFITABILITY OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA MODERATED BY OPERATIONAL RISK
Gusau Journal of Accounting and Finance
Operational risk
risk committee size
risk committee independence
deposit money banks in Nigeria
title RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ATTRIBUTES AND PROFITABILITY OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA MODERATED BY OPERATIONAL RISK
title_full RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ATTRIBUTES AND PROFITABILITY OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA MODERATED BY OPERATIONAL RISK
title_fullStr RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ATTRIBUTES AND PROFITABILITY OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA MODERATED BY OPERATIONAL RISK
title_full_unstemmed RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ATTRIBUTES AND PROFITABILITY OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA MODERATED BY OPERATIONAL RISK
title_short RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ATTRIBUTES AND PROFITABILITY OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA MODERATED BY OPERATIONAL RISK
title_sort risk management committee attributes and profitability of listed deposit money banks in nigeria moderated by operational risk
topic Operational risk
risk committee size
risk committee independence
deposit money banks in Nigeria
url https://www.journals.gujaf.com.ng/index.php/gujaf/article/view/384
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