The Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has inaugurated a new executive council to guide the association’s activities for the 2026–2028 tenure, with senior communication leaders drawn from Nigeria’s leading financial institutions taking up key roles.
Okay News reports that the election was conducted during ACAMB’s Annual General Meeting held in Lagos on Thursday, marking a transition in leadership at a time of significant change within Nigeria’s banking sector.
At the end of the voting process, Babajide Sipe of the Bank of Industry emerged as President. He will be supported by Chinwe Bode-Akinwande of FirstBank as First Vice President, and Morolake Philip-Ladipo of Wema Bank as Second Vice President.
Other members of the newly constituted executive council include Abiodun Coker of United Bank for Africa as Publicity Secretary; Olugbenga Owootomo of Polaris Bank as General Secretary; Halima Ishak of Jaiz Bank as Financial Secretary; Ademola Adesola of Parallex Bank as Assistant General Secretary; Unoaku Temitope Anyadike of Guaranty Trust Bank as Treasurer; and MacQueen Afolabi of Zenith Bank as Social Secretary.
Delivering his inaugural remarks, President Babajide Sipe thanked members for the trust placed in him and outlined the guiding principles of his administration.
“I promise to lead with courage, intention, and purpose. My leadership will be anchored on four pillars: mentorship and career development; strengthening outcomes relevant within the banking industry; active member engagement; and strong representation and advocacy,” he said.
He added, “I will be an unrelenting advocate for our members and for the strategic value of our profession. My key focus is growth—growth for members, growth for the association, and ensuring that the values of ACAMB are protected.”
First Vice President, Chinwe Bode-Akinwande, who delivered the vote of thanks, called on members to actively support the new leadership.
“The job of amplification is for each and every one of us. We have heard the feedback and are ready to hit the ground running,” she said.
She further expressed confidence in the team, noting, “We have no doubt in our minds that this EXCO will do great.”
Reflecting on his tenure, immediate past President Rasheed Bolarinwa highlighted strides made in strengthening professionalism within the association.
“We facilitated structured arrangements with regulatory bodies, enabling our seasoned professionals to formalise their certifications. Today, there’s hardly anyone in banking communication who does not belong to key professional groups,” he said.
Bolarinwa also addressed concerns surrounding Nigeria’s ongoing bank recapitalisation drive, playing down fears within the industry.
“There are no issues. If mergers and acquisitions happen, it will be for the good of the industry and its workforce. There is no cause for alarm,” he stated.
