The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria has reaffirmed its institutional backing for the Association of Corporate and Marketing Professionals in Banks, signaling renewed cooperation aimed at strengthening professionalism, industry reputation, and stakeholder engagement within Nigeria’s banking sector.
The commitment followed a high level strategic meeting held at the CIBN headquarters in Lagos, where the newly inaugurated executive committee of ACAMB formally introduced its leadership and outlined priorities for the new administration. The engagement marked the beginning of deeper collaboration between both professional bodies and reflected a shared objective of improving coordination across the financial services ecosystem.
Leading the delegation, ACAMB President, Jide Sipe, described the visit as a foundational step designed to align the association with critical stakeholders early in his tenure. According to him, stakeholder engagement remains central to delivering the association’s long term vision and institutional reforms.
“When we assumed office, one of the first things we agreed on was the need to visit key stakeholders. 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 stated.
The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in professional development, industry advocacy, and reputation management, areas where both institutions play complementary roles. ACAMB emphasized its intention to deepen engagement with regulators, bank executives, academic institutions, and young professionals entering the financial sector.
Part of the association’s agenda includes expanding mentorship initiatives, improving capacity development programmes, and facilitating closer integration between communication professionals and core banking operations. The move is expected to reinforce professionalism while addressing evolving communication challenges within the banking industry.
Responding, CIBN President and Chairman of Council, Professor Pius Olanrewaju, commended ACAMB’s contributions to the banking ecosystem, particularly in managing industry narratives and strengthening public confidence during challenging periods. He acknowledged the association’s role in enhancing institutional credibility and maintaining sector stability through strategic communication.
“ACAMB’s support has given CIBN and the banking sector brand equity,” he said, noting that collaboration between both bodies has improved standards across the industry.
Olanrewaju further assured the delegation of the Institute’s readiness to support ACAMB’s programmes, including its forthcoming 30th anniversary celebrations, annual general meeting, fundraising initiatives, and professional development projects.
“I want to assure you that everything you have presented today has been clearly noted and will be acted upon. 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,” he said.
Both organisations also highlighted the need for continuous training and adaptation as banking operations evolve alongside technology, regulatory reforms, and changing customer expectations.
The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to sustained collaboration, reflecting broader efforts within Nigeria’s financial sector to reinforce governance standards, improve professional competence, and promote a unified industry voice capable of supporting long term economic stability.
