The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has inaugurated a new President/ Chairman of Council on Saturday 16th of May, 2026.
During the investiture programme which was held at the large hall of The Oriental Hotel Victoria-Island, Lagos- Dr. Dele Alabi who now serves as the 24th President of CIBN, unveiled his six-pillar strategic framework that prioritises financial inclusion, digital transformation and ethics. The Institute’s new strategic roadmap called: “IMPACT Agenda”, was also launched.
While thanking his predecessors for laying a good foundation for the upliftment of the Council, Dr Dele Alabi during his inaugural speech promised that nothing can stop the Institute from achieving the Impact Agenda.
He said: “The only limit to our impact is our imagination and commitment”. We will build on the solid foundation laid by previous leaders, consolidate our local gains, and strengthen our position as a globally respected professional body”, he added.
According to him: the IMPACT Agenda which is built on the theme: “Consolidating Our Local Impact, Enhancing Our Global Relevance”, is designed to guide CIBN’s mandate beginning from 2026-2928.
The inauguration of the 24th President/ Chairman of Council of CIBN brought together players from different sectors of the economy, government functionaries and captains of industries among others.
Some of the dignitaries were: Royal Fathers from Yoruba Land led by His Imperial Majesty, The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, The Governor of Lagos State- Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, who was ably represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oriyomi, Governor of Osun State -Ademola Adeleke, who was also represented by his Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Dr. Bunmi Jenyo and The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria-Dr. Olayemi Cardoso who was represented by Dr. Olubukola Akiniyi Akinwumi.
Others were: The Chairman of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria -southeast region, who is also the Executive of Dozzy Oil and Gas Limited, Chairman of the Board of Keystone Bank Limited and the Founder of Association of Professional Women on Rural Development-Lady Ada Chukwudozie, Mrs Emily Osuji of NDIC and The Group Managing Director of The United Bank for Africa (UBA) -Dr. Oliver Alawuba.
