Banker and businessman, turned 45 on the 4th of January. A native of Ibom Village, he was educated at Ekulu Primary School, Enugu; Air Force Military School; University of Nigeria; London and Lagos Business Schools; IESE and Wharton Business School. He voluntarily discharged from the Nigeria Air Force in 1993 to pursue a career in the corporate world. He has worked with Zenith, Bank PHB, First Bank and at present, Diamond Bank. He is Chairman, Keytrade Ltd and President, Ezienyi Club, Arochukwu. Ikemba is married to Bodisere and blessed with four boys.