Lagos, Nigeria — The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has pledged full institutional support to the Association of Corporate and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) following a high-level strategic engagement between the leadership of both organisations, reinforcing efforts to strengthen confidence and professionalism in Nigeria’s banking sector.
Okay News reports that the meeting, held on Tuesday at the CIBN headquarters in Lagos, marked the formal introduction of ACAMB’s newly inaugurated Executive Committee to the leadership of Nigeria’s apex banking institute.
It also signalled the start of a renewed collaborative phase between the two bodies, both of which play key roles in shaping standards, ethics, and public perception within the financial system.
Leading the ACAMB delegation, the association’s President, Jide Sipe, described the visit as a foundational step in his tenure, aimed at aligning ACAMB’s future direction with its core stakeholders.
“When we assumed office, one of the first things we agreed on was the need to visit key stakeholders,” Sipe said.
“However, before reaching out more broadly, we felt it was important to begin with our primary constituency and core stakeholders. We want them to understand the direction we are taking and to support the work we are doing, so that ACAMB can achieve greater success than it has in the past.
“We couldn’t have properly started our tenure without this very important meeting with the CIBN.”
Sipe formally presented members of the new ACAMB Executive Committee, including Second Vice President Morolake Phillip-Ladipo, General Secretary Olugbenga Owootomo, Assistant General Secretary Ademola Adeshola, Publicity Secretary Abiodun Coker, and Executive Secretary Fadekemi Ajakaiye.
During the engagement, the ACAMB president outlined an ambitious roadmap for the association, with emphasis on youth engagement, professional development, enhanced industry advocacy, and a stronger role in shaping narratives around banking, governance, and reputation management.
Responding, the President of CIBN, Pius Deji Olanrewaju, welcomed the ACAMB leadership and commended the association’s strategic focus, noting that its work directly supports the stability and credibility of Nigeria’s financial sector.
“ACAMB’s support has given CIBN and the banking sector brand equity,” he said, praising the association’s record in reputation management and crisis response. He recalled ACAMB’s interventions during sensitive periods in the sector, describing the partnership as both strategic and beneficial.
Olanrewaju also pledged CIBN’s support for ACAMB’s upcoming milestones and programmes, including its 30th anniversary scheduled for September 2026, its Annual General Meeting, fundraising initiatives, and capability development and undergraduate mentorship schemes.
“I want to assure you that everything you have presented today has been clearly noted and will be acted upon,” he said.
“We are fully committed to working closely with you so as to translate these discussions and vision into measurable progress. Our shared goal is to strengthen the sector, protect its reputation, and enhance its public image in a meaningful and lasting way.
“This meeting discussed various initiatives and reforms crucial for the future of our industry, including the need for continuous training and adaptation to new programs.”
The meeting ended with both organisations reaffirming their commitment to deeper collaboration, a move seen by industry observers as critical at a time when Nigeria’s banking sector is undergoing regulatory reforms, recapitalisation, and increased public scrutiny.
