ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ ANNUAL MARQUEE EVENT Theme: BANKING ON WOMEN - IMPERATIVES FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE December 18, 2023 5.00pm Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. 2023
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 02 THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Arise, o compatriots, Nigeria’s call obey To serve our fatherland With love and strength and faith The labour of our heroes past Shall never be in vain To serve with heart and might One nation bound in freedom, peace and unity. Oh God of creation, direct our noble cause Guide our leaders right Help our youth the truth to know In love and honesty to grow And living just and true Great lofty heights attain To build a nation Where peace and justice shall reign THE NATIONAL PLEDGE I pledge to Nigeria my country To be faithful, loyal and honest To serve Nigeria with all my strength To defend her unity And uphold her honour and glory So help me God CIBN ANTHEM Verse 1 C-I-B-N Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria The Bankers' guiding light It's the Nation's Joy and Pride We aim for Integrity in the Industry Upholding Ethics and Professionalism Great! Great! CIBN Citadel of Excellence Great! Great! CIBN Built on Trust and Honesty Verse 2 C-I-B-N Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria The Wheel of economic growth Competency is our goal Creating value and building Capacity Fostering confidence in the Industry Great! Great! CIBN The bankers Guiding light Great! Great! CIBN Built on Trust and Honesty.
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ To Increase female participation in leadership roles and promote a Culture of Integrity and Professionalism in The Banking Industry VISION STATEMENT OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION n To promote the image of women in the banking profession paving way to seeking executives and management positions. n To promote a forum for the exchange of information and ideas and contribute to the economic development of the nation through workshops, seminars, research and publications. n To contribute to the education and training of members in the banking industry. n To co-partner/team-up/form alliance with other women organizations and other professional on their various fields of endeavor. MISSION STATEMENT 03 To Create a platform for Positive Development; Promote Good Conduct and Build Leaders amongst our women In the institution, the Financial Circle and in the Corporate World.
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 04 His Excellency BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCON, GCFR President, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 05 His Excellency MR. BABAJIDE OLUSOLA SANWO-OLU Executive Governor of Lagos State.
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 06 KEN OPARA, Ph.D, FCIB President/Chairman of Council, CIBN Chairman
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 07 MRS FUNKE FEYISITAN LADIMEJI, FCA, HCIB Chairperson, APWB Chief Host
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 08 MRS. BOLA ADESOLA Chairman, Board of Directors, Ecobank Limited Keynote Speaker
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 09 Chairman, Ecobank Nigeria Limited Chairman Board of Trustees, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund Board Member, TCX Fund Netherlands ola Adesola is a highly accomplished professional in the banking and financial Bservices industry, currently serving as the Chairman of Ecobank Nigeria Limited, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund and Board Member of The Currency Exchange Fund (TCX) Netherlands. With a distinguished career spanning over 34 years, her last role was Senior Vice Chairman, Africa for Standard Chartered Bank, and Chairman of the Bank in Mauritius. Bola has also held significant leadership roles at Citibank and First Bank of Nigeria. Her experience extends to her continuing involvement in professional associations, corporate governance, and gender diversity initiatives, including cofounding Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), Nigeria’s foremost gender-oriented network. Beyond her professional success, she is known for her visionary leadership, impactful mentoring, and contributions to various global organizations and initiatives related to sustainability and development, including serving for three years as Vice-Chairman of the United Nations Global Compact. She currently sits on the Leadership Council of Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) and on the Governing Council of Nigeria University of Technology and Management. She is married and a proud mother of twin girls, an avid reader, and an art enthusiast.
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 10 TONY O. ELUMELU, CFR, FCIB Chairman, Heirs Holdings Special Guest of Honour
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 11 Tony O. Elumelu, C.F.R. Tony O. Elumelu is an African leading investor and philanthropist. He is the Founder and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, his family owned investment company committed to improving lives and transforming Africa, through longterm investments in strategic sectors of the African economy, including financial services, hospitality, power, energy, technology and healthcare. Tony is the Chairman of pan-African financial services group, the United Bank for Africa (UBA), which operates in 20 countries across Africa, the United Kingdom, France, the UAE and is the only African bank with a commercial deposit taking presence in the United States. UBA provides corporate, commercial, SME and consumer banking services to more than 35 million customers globally. He also chairs Nigeria's largest quoted conglomerate, Transcorp whose subsidiaries include Transcorp Power, one of the leading producers of electricity in Nigeria and Transcorp Hotels Plc, Nigeria's foremost hospitality brand. Tony is the most prominent champion of entrepreneurship in Africa. In 2010, he created The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering a new generation of African entrepreneurs, catalysing economic growth, driving poverty eradication and driving job creation across all 54 African countries. Since inception, the Foundation's flagship programme has identified and catalysed 18,500 entrepreneurs and created a digital ecosystem of over one million Africans, as part of a ten-year US$100m commitment to fund, mentor and train young Africans. Tony's businesses and the Foundation are inspired by his economic philosophy of Africapitalism, which positions the private sector, and most importantly entrepreneurs, as the catalyst for the social and economic development of the African continent. In 2020, in recognition of his business leadership and economic empowerment of young African entrepreneurs, Tony was named in the TIME100 Most 3 influential people in the World, and recognised with Belgium's oldest and highest royal order.
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 12 MRS. OLUWAKEMI IBIWOYE, FCIB Director, Headstart Business Solutions Chairperson, Planning Committee APWB Marquee Event & 40th Anniversary
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 13 Mrs. Funke Feyisitan-Ladimeji, HCIB Chairperson Mrs. Rafiat Onitiri, FCIB 1st Vice Chairperson Mrs. Adebimpe Ogunleye, MCIB, HCIB 2nd Vice Chairperson Mrs. Yemisi Olajide, HCIB Ex-Officio Ms. Abiola Bolarinwa Honorary Secretary Ms. Funmi Joseph, FCIB 1st Assistant Secretary Barr. Nnenna Nwaokobia 2nd Assistant Secretary Mrs. Kehinde Olomojobi, FCIB Treasurer Ms. Kikanwa Akpenyi, FCIB Financial Secretary Mrs. Olamide Adeosun Asst. Financial Secretary Ms. Omolara Ibirogba Social & Pub. Secretary Ms. Wunmi Adelusi Asst. Social & Pub. Sec. Mrs. Funmi Adelokun, ACIB Auditor Mrs. Olukemi Ibiwoye, FCIB Ex-Officio Ms. Chinwe Egwim Ex-Officio Mrs. Temi Dalley Ex-Officio Ms. Barbara Ezeife Ex-Officio CURRENT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF APWB
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 14 Mrs. Rafiat Onitiri, FCIB Mrs. Adebimpe Ogunleye, HCIB Ms. Abiola Bolarinwa Ms. Funmi Joseph, FCIB Barr. Nnenna Nwaokobia Ms. Kikanwa Akpenyi, FCIB Mrs. Olamide Adeosun Mrs. Funmilayo Adelokun, ACIB Ms. Wunmi Adelusi Ms. Lara Ibirogba Mrs. Aina Amah, FCIB Mrs. Olufunke Isichei Ms. Henrietta Iweze Mrs Arinola Adeleye Ms. Ukamaka Okafor Mrs. Kehinde Balepo Ms. Ada Nwadiaro Mrs. Chinyere Tony-Eke Mrs. Emmanuel Tijani Mrs. Afolabi Tokunbo Mrs Gbonju Fakeye Mrs. Olukemi Ibiwoye, FCIB Chairman, Dinner Planning Committee MARQUEE EVENT PLANNING COMMITTEE
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 15 TEMI DALLEY is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of exceptional performance in the HR space. She has built core expertise in strategic leadership, business management, people management, talent management, career development, transformational change, and project management. In her recent appointment as the Group Chief Human Resources Officer (Human Capital & Corporate Services) at Sterling Financial Holdings Co. following the transition of Sterling Bank Plc into a Holding Company, she is responsible for building and managing a competent workforce to meet the growing demands of the workplace. She leads a team of Human Capital and Corporate Services experts dedicated to creating an enabling work environment in a highly demanding digital space. This effort has earned the bank the prestigious Legendary Award by the Great Place to Work Institute for being recognized as a Great Place to Work five years in a row. Temi's contributions to the HR industry have earned her accolades and recognition on a global scale. She was named among the 101 Most Influential Global HR Leaders by the HRD World Congress in 2018, she received the HR Leader of the Year award from the HR People Magazine Awards in 2020 and was listed among the 122 Top Chief Human Resources Officers in 2022. In 2023, she further solidified her reputation as a trailblazer in the HR industry by being recognized as one of the TOP 100 Career Women in Africa. Additionally, she was awarded the Visionary Leader of the year 2023 in the HR space by the Association of Elite Human Resource Professionals. She sits on the advisory board of Advantage Health Africa and Nexford University, where she contributes her insights and expertise to advance healthcare and education initiatives. Additionally, she serves as an executive member of the Association of Professional Women Bankers, where she plays a pivotal role in promoting the professional development and empowerment of women in the banking sector. Temi Dalley is an alumna of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Middlessex Business School London and The Wharton School USA. She holds memberships in esteemed professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) UK and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Nigeria, among others. Her multifaceted career and dedication to excellence in HR leadership make her a prominent figure in the industry and an invaluable asset to the organizations she serves. PANEL DISCUSSION Panelist
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 16 PANEL DISCUSSION THE CATALYST, DR LANRE OLUSOLA Ph.D “Moving individuals & organizations from where they currently are, to where they desire, deserve and are designed to be” INTRODUCTION Founder and Chief Catalyst at OLCA Coaching Academy - A Mind, Emotions, Behavioral and Culture Transformation Academy, working with individuals and organizations to Transform Lives by Transforming Minds. Dr Lanre Olusola is recognized for his unparalleled expertise in Integrative Coaching and Transformational Catalysis, his extensive array of Publishing, Writing, Provocative Interviews and Transformational Keynote Speaking and his incredible work with government and diverse industry leaders and executives, also with individuals and world class organizations across the globe. He is renowned for pioneering the life coaching industry in Nigeria and creating the first wholly integrative coaching academy in West Africa. With over 2 decades of integrative coaching experience, The Catalyst is a Certified General Electric (GE) Executive Coaching Master Trainer and a GE Regional Crotonville Executive coaching faculty member. HELPING YOU BE ALL YOU CAN BE Extremely passionate about people, The Catalyst works to bring about rapid, permanent and holistic transformation. Over the last two decades, he has created, mastered and deployed Integrative Transformative Catalysis (ITC). His work cuts across various frontiers with individuals, organizations, families, couples, groups, and governments, all with the primary goal of rapidly transitioning them from where they are, to where they desire, deserve and are designed to be. His advanced studies in Energy Psychology, Psychodynamics, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Quantum Physics, led him to become an AAMET U.K. Certified Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. Panelist
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 17 He holds an MSc in Coaching and behavioral Change Psychology from the prestigious Henley Business School, Reading University UK. He is currently undertaking a Doctorate in Coaching and Mentoring from Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, England. He created the ESP and VSP 5-star performance models which have been used globally to alter complex behavioral, traditional, and cultural codes, programs and paradigms; one of the many beneficiaries being the Stanford University's Affiliate Faculty (The Institute for Venture Designs). As a special class of trail blazer recognized as having distinguished himself and revolutionizing the coaching industry in Africa, and contributed to the socio-economic development of Africa and the world at large, in April 2022, he was conferred with Two Honorary Ph.D Degrees at the same time, One in Behavioral Change Psychology and the other in Humane Letters. His undying passion for a renewed and expansive mind often achieved in an unconventional manner has led to him on several trips around the world resulting in many lives, marriages, teams, Institutions, organizations and nations being Transformed. He has received numerous awards for his impact in the Coaching industry in Africa and across the world. He was named 'Coach of the Year' at the 2022 Africa Coaching and Consulting Award (ACCA) for having achieved all round excellence in Integrated Coaching in Africa and received The Pioneer's Award in recognition of his immense contribution to the development of the Speaking and Coaching Industry in Africa in 2022. Being an avid writer, he has consistently written several articles for Genevieve magazine, Guardian Newspaper, Bellanaija blog, and on his own website blog. Some of his writings were published in May 2022 making him one of the very few authors to write, publish and launch 8 books at the same time all in one day. He serves as an Executive Director and sits on the board of EbonyLife Group, Avis Nigeria, LagosMums, is Chairman of PR 24 one of Africa's Top Security Companies. He is Joint Founder and member Board of Trustee at the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Nigeria. He sits on several other boards and is the Founder and Fellow of the Life Coaches Association of Nigeria (LCAN) and a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC). He takes his spiritual and transformational responsibilities very seriously and established an online spiritual platform on clubhouse every Sunday where he alongside other spiritual leaders share deep truth and revelations about the Grace of God from scriptures. He has another clubhouse platform where he teaches the practical principles of happiness, fulfilment, satisfaction, prosperity, love, joy and peace every Wednesday. These 2 platforms have experienced rapid and remarkable growth within the last 18 months He has been married to Modupeore Onikepo for the last 23 years, the CEO of the biggest Hilton hotel in Africa and the most profitable Hilton Hotel in the world and they are both blessed with 2 beautiful and incredible daughters Tiwanioreofeoluwa and Kikiopeoluwa. Connect with The Catalyst at www.thecatalystng.com and across all social media platforms @lanreolusola
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 18 IFEOMA OKORUEN is a HR professional with vast People management and social sustainability experience, across multiple sectors and countries in Asia, Europe, East and West Africa. She is an accomplished HR practitioner with several Awards and Recognition. Most recently she led her team to win the Chartered Institute of Personnel Managers Award for the Best HR Practice in Nigeria and the Nigerian Employers Consultative Association for Excellence in HR practice both in the Manufacturing category. Ifeoma is a result-oriented professional with a proven track record of providing best in class HR solutions to build sustainable businesses. She also invests time in mentoring the next generation of HR Leaders and supports the Ripple Heights Foundation, UK in a Board Advisory capacity. She currently works as HR Director at Mouka Limited-a member of the Dolidol International Group. OPEYEMI ODUWOLE is a seasoned wealth management professional with almost two decades of knowledge and experience in business development, family business advisory, family office creation, estate planning, International wealth management and intergenerational wealth transfer. A Chemical engineer turned Banker, Ope is extremely passionate about the need to bridge the gap between development in Africa and the world, and also increasing the wealth in Africa. After spending many years in Private wealth managing High Networth Individuals (HNI) and Ultra High Networth individuals (UHNI), she is currently an Associate Director, Responsible for the , Family Business, Family Office & Private Client practice at KPMG , having previously served as the Head Investment Banking Sales & Country Head of Private Banking for Sterling Bank, and the Country Head of Privilege Banking for Diamond Bank. Ope holds the Chartered Financial Analyst certification and is a STEP certified global family advisor. She has served in several non governmental organisations and was a former executive of The Association of Professional Women Bankers. PANEL DISCUSSION Moderator Panelist
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 19 DURATION ACTIVITY 5.00pm – 5.55pm Arrival/Registration/Welcome Cocktails 5:55pm – 6:05pm National Anthem & CIBN Anthem 6.05pm – 6.10pm Opening Prayer 6.10pm – 6:15pm Introductions & Recognition of Guests 6:15pm - 6:30pm Welcome Remarks Chairman of APWB Mrs. Funke Feyisitan Ladimeji, FCA, HCIB 6:30pm-6:45pm Special Remarks President/Chairman of Council, CIBN Ken Opara, Ph.D., FCIB INTERLUDE 7:00pm-7:30pm Keynote Address by the Special Guest of Honor Mrs. Bola Adesola, Board Chairman, Ecobank Nigeria DINNER 7:55pm-8:25pm In Conversation with Tony Elumelu, C.F.R Journey of a Global Leader: A master in leadership and Influence 8:25pm-9.00pm Panel Discussion Achieving Balance and Beyond. What next? Moderated by, Ms. Opeyemi Oduwole 9:00pm-9:20pm Presentation of Awards The journey thus far, celebrating leaders and partners By Mrs. Funke Isichie & Mrs. Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani 9:20pm-9:35pm Toast to APWB and Cutting of The Anniversary Cake Mrs. Olamide Adeosun & Mrs. Yemisi Olajide 9:35pm-9:45pm Vote of Thanks Chairman, Dinner Planning Committee Mrs. Kemi Ibiwoye 9:45pm-9:50pm Closing Prayer 2nd Vice Chairman, APWB Dance! Dance!! Dance!!!
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 21 PAST CHAIRPERSONS OF APWB Mrs. Tinuola Thompson-Ajayi, FCIB 2011 - 2014 Barr. Mrs. Mercy Oluwatoyin Ojo, FCIB 2015 - 2018 Mrs. Tinuke Leye-Ishola, FCIB 2019 - 2021 Chief (Mrs.) Abioye Kusamotu, FCIB 2007 - 2009 Mrs. Comfort Alagbe, FCIB 1991 - 2002 Mrs. V. M. Ige, FCIB 2003 - 2007 Mrs. Maria Sokenu, FCIB Deceased 1983 - 1991 Mrs. S. Taiwo Ige, FCIB 2009 - 2011
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 22 he Association of Professional Women Bankers (APWB) is the women wing of the Tprestigious Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). The association was founded in 1983 as a body of Female Fellows (FCIB), Honorary Senior Members (HCIB), Associates of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (ACIB) & London, Micro-Finance Certified Members (MCIB) and CIBN registered financial institution workers by the new Banking Act No 5 of 2007. A careful analysis of women in banks at the time showed clearly that, although women made up a considerable percentage of the bank's staff, few held managerial positions. As a result, the founding members of the association saw a need to deliberately encourage more female bankers to sit for the Chartered Institute of Bankers examinations. They believed that the women who successfully passed these examinations, would be equipped, and strategically positioned for higher responsibilities in the industry. Since inception, APWB has empowered, and positioned women bankers for more opportunities, while living the culture of integrity, transparency, accountability, and professionalism, which are part of its core values. Building on its solid foundation, APWB has consistently been at the forefront of providing members of the association with opportunities to network with bankers and other professionals. As the global environment evolves, APWB has kept the pace, responding to the needs of its members through a balanced approach. For over three decades, the association has remained relevant by maintaining a transgenerational appeal. Today, the association has zonal offices in Abuja, Enugu, Ibadan, Kano, Port-Harcourt and has members consisting of 36 Fellows, 558 Associates and 72 Honorary Senior Members of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. MEET THE FOUNDING MEMBERS Late Mrs. Maria Sokenu, FCIB (Pioneer Chairperson, APWB) Mrs. V. M. Ige, FCIB Late Mrs. Fola Lukanmbl, FCIB Late Mrs. Olubukunola Osindero, FCIB Mrs. Comfort Alagbe, FCIB Mrs. A. Ebozle, FCIB ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES . l Seminars and Workshops l Career Counseling l Women Empowerment Programmes l Partnerships with other Female Financial Organisations Focusing on Micro, Small & Medium Scale to promote financial inclusion l Corporate Social Responsibility l Membership Forums BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ASSOCIATION
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ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 26 COURTESY VISIT TO MR. WOLE ADENIYI, MD/CEO STANBIC IBTC BANK COURTESY VISIT TO MR. OLUKOREDE ADENOWO, MD/CEO STANDARD CHARTERED BANK COURTESY VISIT TO MR. TONY ELUMELU, CHAIRMAN, UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC
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ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 28 EXCERPT FROM APWB FEMALE BANKERS CONNECT 2023
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 29 APWB AT THE CIBN ANNUAL BANKERS DINNER APWB VISIT TO LOVE HOME FOUNDATION
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ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 31 SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BANKERS APWB @ 32 The Chairman and entire members of the Association hereby express their profound gratitude to all banks and non-banks financial institutions that participated in 2023 MARQUEE EVENT/ 40TH ANNIVERSARY in spite of their tight schedules. . Gratitude is also expressed to our various Sponsors, (Individual & Corporate as well as our members) who contributed financially and otherwise in form of donations, gifts, and advert placements. We also appreciate the gentlemen of the press, caterers, suppliers, Ushers and our revered Institute. . We look forward to your continued support and participation in 2024 MARQUEE EVENT . THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS A P P R E C I A T I O N
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