Over ten thousand professionals from across Africa, including bankers, policymakers, regulators, and other key stakeholders, are set to gather in Abuja for the upcoming 2024 Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).
At a media briefing on Thursday, Oliver Alawuba, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, highlighted that the conference will centre on Nigeria and Africa’s economic landscape.
Discussions will focus on identifying key growth drivers, addressing critical challenges in the business and financial sectors, and incorporating the perspectives of the next generation.
“We will have distinguished guests, including the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and other key leaders from across Africa.
“We have just received confirmation from the President of Liberia, and the goodwill message will be delivered by Mr. Olayemi Cardozo, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Other top government officials will also be in attendance,” he announced.
The 17th Annual Banking and Finance Conference is scheduled for September 10–11, 2024, at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, with the theme, “Accelerated Economic Growth and Development: The State of Play and the Way Forward.”
Alawuba, who serves as the Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Body of Banks’ CEOs and Chairman of the Consultative Committee for the conference, brings extensive experience and visionary leadership to the event, highlighting his commitment to advancing the financial industry in Nigeria and across Africa.
The World Press Conference has in attendance Head, Corporate Communications, Polaris Bank, Mr. Rasheed Bolarinwa; National Treasurer, CIBN, Dr. Peter Ashade, FCIB; GMD/CEO, United Capital Plc and Chairmen Consultative Committee on 17 Annual Banking and Finance Conference, Mr. Oliver Alawuba, FCIB, President/Chairman of Council, Prof. Pius Deji Olanrewaju, Ph.D, FCIB; Registrar/CEO, Mr. Akin Morakinyo, FCIB; and Chairman, Media, Publicity & Stakeholders Sub-Committee on 17 Annual Banking and Finance Conference, Mr. Bashir A. Nuhu, FCIB.
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