Industry 5.0 Banking Revolution: Insights for Generation Next THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF BANKERS OF NIGERIA (Incorporated in 1976 and Chartered by CIBN Act No. 12 of 1990, now Act No. 5 of 2007)
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Background The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria started in 1963 as the Lagos Local Centre, Institute of Bankers, London. It was incorporated in 1976 as the Nigerian Institute of Bankers, a Company Limited by Guarantee. The Institute attained Chartered status and became The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria through Act 12 of 1990 which was repealed and re-enacted as CIBN Act No 5 of 2007. Mandates The Institute's major responsibilities are to: Ÿ Determine the standards of knowledge and skills to be attained by persons seeking to become members of the banking profession. Ÿ Secure in accordance with the provision of the Act, the establishment and maintenance of a register of members of the banking profession in the categories of ordinary members, student members, graduate members, honorary senior members, honorary fellows and fellows of the Institute and a register of corporate members. Ÿ Conduct professional examinations leading to the awards of certificates as may be prescribed by the Institute; and Ÿ Ensure the furtherance, maintenance and obser van ce of et h ical standards and professionalism among practitioners of the banking profession in Nigeria. Membership The Institute has two broad categories of membership, i.e. Corporate and Individual members. Corporate Members Ÿ The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Ÿ The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) Ÿ All Deposit Money Banks (Commercial & Merchant) Ÿ Development Banks Ÿ Microfinance Banks Ÿ Mortgage Banks Ÿ Mobile Money Banks Ÿ Payment Service Banks Individual Members The Institute has a total individual membership of 163,321 as at April 30, 2023 in the following categories: Ÿ Fellows, Honorary Fellows, Associates, Honorary Senior Members, Microfinance Certified Members Ÿ Student Members Ÿ Ordinary Member. Examinations The Institute conducts examinations leading to award of the flagship qualification as Chartered Banker. It also conducts examinations for the award of Microfinance Certified Banker (MCIB) and several other certification programmes in Specialised areas of Banking either severally or jointly in Collaboration with leading Local and International Professional Bodies, Associations and notable Institutions such as Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Risk Management Association of Nigeria (RIMAN), Financial Markets Dealers Association (FMDA), The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and Chartered Banker Institute(CBI)/Bangor University. Other Statutory Knowledge Events The Institute organises educational and social programmes for its members. These include Ÿ Research Ÿ Annual Lecture Ÿ Annual Banking and Finance Conference Ÿ ACIB Graduates' Induction and Prize Awards Day Ÿ Investiture of Fellows and Honorary Senior Members Ÿ Annual Seminar on Banking, Finance and Allied Matters for Legislators Ÿ Annual Seminar on Banking and Allied Matters for Judges Ÿ Comp u ls o r y Co n t i n u o u s De ve l o pme n t Programmes Ÿ Annual Retreat for Heads of Security of Banks & Financial Institutions Ÿ CIBN Advocacy Dialogue Series Ÿ CIBN Platform Series C I B N I n B r i e f
Services to the National, Regional & Global Economies • Implementation of the Financial System Strategy (FSS 2020) as the Human Capacity Enabler of the project. • Sole Accreditation Agency and Coordinating Institution for the Competency Framework for the Nigerian Banking Industry • Secretariat of the Bankers Committee SubCommittee of Ethics and Professionalism since 2001 • Pioneer and Founding Member, Global Banking Education Standards Board (GBEStB) • Member, Education Committee, GBEStB • Founding/Pioneer Member of Alliance of African Institutes of Bankers (AAIOB) since 1997 • Permanent Secretariat of AAIOB since 2018 • Member, FINTECH Nigeria (FINTECHNGR) • Institutional member, Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) • Member, Think Thank for Translating Research to Innovation, Strategy and evidence for policies in Nigeria, University of Ibadan, Research Foundation (UIRF) • Member, National Assembly Business Environment Round Table (NASSBER) • Member TET Fund Research & Development Standing Committee Linkages, Partnerships and Collaborations The Institute is currently in partnership with 65 t e rt i a r y i n st i t u t i o n s i n Ni ge ri a fo r t h e ACIB/B.Sc/HND Linkage and ACIB/M.Sc Linkage. Our partners, local and International include the following: Ÿ Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA), UK Ÿ Bangor University, Wales UK Ÿ Bank of Sierra Leone Ÿ Central Bank of Liberia Ÿ Central Bank The Gambia Ÿ Chartered Banker Institute, Scotland Ÿ Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Ÿ Credit Bureau Association of Nigeria (CBAN) Ÿ Crown Agents Limited Ÿ E-Payment Providers Association of Nigeria (EPAN) Ÿ Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) Ÿ Financial Markets Dealers Association (FMDA) Ÿ Fintech Association of Nigeria Ÿ Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) Ÿ Institute of Bankers of The Gambia Ÿ International Finance Corporation Ÿ Lagos Business School (LBS) Ÿ Liberia Bankers Association Ÿ McKinsey & Company Ÿ Mortgage Bankers Association of Nigeria (MBAN) Ÿ National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) Ÿ National Judicial Institute (NJI) Ÿ Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS) Ÿ Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) Ÿ PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) Ÿ Retail Banking Academy (RBA), London Ÿ Risk Management Association of Nigeria (RIMAN) Ÿ Seso Global Limited Ÿ Sierra Leone Association of Commercial Banks Ÿ The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) Ÿ The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) Ÿ The National Universities Commission (NUC) Ÿ The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) Ÿ US-Africa Cybersecurity Group Ÿ West African Bankers Association (WABA) Ÿ West African Institute for Financial & Economic Management (WAIFEM) Structure/Administration The Governing Council is the Institute's paramount decision making body providing broad policy guidelines chaired by the President/Chairman of Council who currently is Ken Opara, Ph.D, FCIB The Executive Management of the Institute is led by the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, Akin Morakinyo, HCIB C I B N I n B r i e f
Branches and Zonal Offices The Institute has 36 State Branches and 9 Satellite Branches across the country. It also has three foreign branches in the United Kingdom, Canada and USA. The Institute operates five (5) Zonal Offices, to make its services available to members at the grassroots throughout the country. They are: Ÿ South East, Owerri Ÿ South West, Osogbo Ÿ North East, Gombe Ÿ North West, Kano Ÿ South South, Port Harcourt There is also the National Secretariat Annex in the Federal Capital Territory to strengthen the Institute's relationship with the Federal Government and its Agencies as well as cater for members in the North Central region of the country. Subsidiaries The Institute has the following subsidiaries; • The CIBN Centre for Financial Studies (CIBNCFS) • The CIBN Bookshop • CIBN Consult C I B N I n B r i e f
CIBN Governing Council (2022-2024) Office Holders 1. Ken Opara, Ph.D, FCIB President/ Chairman of Council 2. Prof. Pius Oladeji Olanrewaju, Ph.D., FCIB 1st Vice President 3. Mr. Dele Alabi, FCIB 2nd Vice President 4. Mrs. Mojisola Bakare-Asieru, FCIB National Treasurer Representatives of the Body of Past Presidents 5. Uche M. Olowu, Ph.D, mni, FCIB 6. Dr. Bayo Olugbemi, FCIB Other Elected Members 7. Mrs Rafiat Oluwatoyin Onitiri, FCIB Elected Member 8. Dr. Godwin Adolor, FCIB Elected Member 9. Mr. Olayinka Odutola, FCIB Elected Member 10. Ms. Mary Aina, FCIB Elected Member 11. Dr. Segun Anthony Oshadare, FCIB Elected Member 12. Dr. Victor Ndubuisi Agunwah, FCIB Elected Member Branch Representatives 13. Prof. Uchenna Uwaleke, FCIB Chairman, FCT Branch 14. Mr. Peter Ashade, FCIB Chairman, Lagos State Branch 15. Mrs. Funke Ladimeji, HCIB Chairperson, Association of Professional Women Bankers (APWB) 16. Mr. Rogers A Nwoke, HCIB, MCIB Chairman, Imo State Branch 17. Mr. Charles Ojakovo, HCIB Chairman, Delta State Branch 18. Alhaji Kabir Mohammed Baba Chairman, Bauchi State Branch 19. Mrs. Olabisi O. Okuyemi, FCIB Chairman, United States of America Branch 20. Mr. Mayowa Adeyemo, ACIB Chairman, Ondo State Branch 21. Alhaji Aliyu Wada-Nas, ACIB Chairman, Kano State Branch 22. Mr. A.S Mohammed Chairman, Niger State Branch Banks' Representatives 23. Mr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, FCIB GMD/CEO, Zenith Bank Plc 24. Dr. Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan, FCIB MD/CEO, First Bank of Nig. Ltd 25. Mr. Hamid Joda, FCIB MD/CEO, TAJ Bank Ltd 26. Mr. Elias Igbinakenzua, FCIB MD/CEO, Globus Bank Ltd 27. Mr. Nath Ude, FCIB MD/CEO, Nova Merchant Bank Ltd 28. Mrs. Bukola Smith, FCIB MD/CEO, FSDH Merchant Bank Ltd Institutional Representatives (Regulatory) 29. Mr. Godwin Emefiele, FCIB Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) 30. Mr. Hassan Bello, FCIB MD/CEO, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) 31. Mrs. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed Minister of Finance, Federal Ministry of Finance Institutional Representatives (Academic) 32. Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC) 33. Prof. Idris Bugaje Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) 34. Mallam Adamu Adamu Minister of Education, Federal Ministry of Education Sectorial Associations' Representatives 35. Mr. Ebilate Mac-Yoroki President Mortgage Bankers Association of Nigeria 36. Mr Joshua Ukute, MCIB President, National Association of Microfinance Bank Co-opted Members 37. Mrs Yvonne Isichei, FCIB - Co-opted Member 38. Barr. (Mrs.) Toyin Ojo, FCIB - Co-opted Member 39. Dr. Nosike Agokei, FCIB - Co-opted Member 40. Mrs. Risikatu Ahmed, FCIB - Co-opted Member 41. Dr. Iheanyichukwu Ogbonna, FCIB - Co-opted Member 42. Mr. Ade Bajomo, HCIB - Co-opted Member Secretary 43. Akin Morakinyo, HCIB Registrar/Chief Executive
Lagos Local Centre, Institute Of Bankers, London (1963-1976) Ÿ Mr. D.A. Macleod Ÿ Chief C.K.N. Obih, FCIB (Deceased) Ÿ Mr. G.H. Griffin, FCIB Ÿ Chief (Sir) F.A. Ijewere, FCIB (Deceased) Ÿ Alhaji (Chief) A.O.G.Otiti, OON, FCIB (Deceased) The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (1976 - 2022) Ÿ Sir (Chief) F.A. Ijewere, FCIB (Deceased) Ÿ Alhaji (Chief) A.O.G. Otiti, OON, FCIB (Deceased) Ÿ HRH Oba S.A.O. Sule, OON, FCIB (Deceased) Ÿ HRH Eze (Prof.) G. O. Nwankwo, OON, FCIB Ÿ Chief S. I. Adegbite, OFR, FCIB (Deceased) Ÿ Dr. Femi A. Z. Adekanye, FCIB (Deceased) Ÿ Mr. R. K. O. Osayameh, FCIB Ÿ Mr. J. O. Ekundayo, FCIB Ÿ Professor Wole Adewunmi, FCIB Ÿ Chief Luke E. Okafor, FCIB (Deceased) Ÿ Prince E. Kola Odubanjo, FCIB (Deceased) Ÿ Mazi O.C.K. Unegbu, FCIB Ÿ Mr. S.E. Kolawole, FCIB (Deceased) Ÿ Mrs. Juliet A. Madubueze, OON, FCIB Ÿ Dr. Erastus B.O. Akingbola, OON, FCIB Ÿ Mr. 'Laoye Jaiyeola, FCIB Ÿ Dr. Segun Aina, OFR, FCIB Ÿ Otunba (Mrs) 'Debola Osibogun, FCIB Ÿ Prof. Segun Ajibola, Ph.D, FCIB Ÿ Uche M. Olowu, Ph.D, mni, FCIB Ÿ Dr. Bayo Williams Olugbemi, FCIB Past Chairmen, Past Presidents/ Past Registrars Past Registrars/Chief Executives 1. Alhaji G. G. Olorun-rinu (Deceased) 1973 - 1980 2. Mr. A. A. Adenubi, FCIB 1981 - 1996 3. Chief S.O. Dada, FCIB 1996 - 1999 4. Oloye Esan Ogunleye, FCIB 2000 - 2005 5. ‘Uju Ogubunka Ph.D., FCIB 2005 - 2014 6. Sir ’Seye Awojobi, Ph.D., FCIB 2014 - 2022
SPEAKERS
Iyin Aboyeji Founding Partner, Future Africa yinoluwa Aboyeji was born in Lagos on March 28, 1991, to Reverend (Mr) and Reverend (Mrs) I Aboyeji. He is a Nigerian native of Isin LGA in Kwara State. He attended Primary School at St Saviour's Primary School Ebute-Metta, Lagos. After earning his secondary school certificate from the Loyola Jesuit College in Abuja in 2007, he continued to the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies. Iyinoluwa is currently the CEO and General Partner of Fund for Africa's Future (popularly known as Future Africa), Africa's largest seed stage investor which has invested millions of dollars into over hundred startups across Africa. Prior to that he co-founded Flutterwave, a billion-dollar global payments platform connecting African businesses and individuals to the global economy and served as its Founding CEO from May 2, 2016, to October 5, 2018. In those years, he led the company to become one of the fastest growing payments technology businesses of all time, processing over $2 billion across over 50 million transactions. In May 2014, Iyinoluwa co-founded Andela, Africa's largest engineering organization that provides training for African software engineers which has provided training and jobs for over 100,000 African software and tech professionals. The company has received investments from Mark Zuckerberg and Google Ventures, amongst others. Iyinoluwa has also served his country as the youngest member of Nigeria’s Presidential Council on Industrial Policy and Competitiveness and as the Deputy Director General for Madam Obiageli Ezekwesili Campaign for President in 2019. He has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree amongst other awards and fellowships.
Nefe Etomi Expansion Strategy & Operation Lead, Paystack efé has over 10 years of experience in Financial Services, Consulting and Business NStrategy. She qualified as a Chartered Accountant (ACA) during her time at Deutsche Bank in London where she first worked after graduating BSc (Hons) in Accounting & Finance from Warwick Business School, Warwick University, UK. Nefé completed her MBA at HEC Paris and graduated in 2020 on the Dean's List and with a leadership award. During this time she crafted part of Orange Middle East and Africa Anglophone Expansion Plan. This was where she gained exposure to mobile money and started to play closer attention to the Fintech space. She went on to work at the newly formed Seedstars Africa Ventures (Paris HQ). Prior to joining Seedstars Africa Ventures, Nefe and her co-founder were part of the Rockefeller-Acumen Social Enterprise Accelerator for a company they founded to help grow small businesses and give them access to capital. She went to Nigeria to 'wait out the pandemic in warm weather' for what she thought would be 1 month and very quickly realised she wanted to be an active player in the Startup and Fintech scene and joined Paystack in March 2021 focusing mainly on Expansion into new markets as well as growing existing products. She now leads Expansion Strategy & Operations in Ghana for Paystack.
Eizu Uwaoma Founder & CEO, Hexavian Group izu Uwaoma is a strategy, innovation, corporate restructuring & management consulting Eexpert. He is the founder of Hexavia. He sits on multiple boards on co-founding and advisory capacities. He is a graduate of mathematics and holds three master's degree, a PMP, a PHD -In-View and over a decade experience in strategy and corporate structuring. He is also a contributing writer on Business Day, a regular thought leader guest on Arise News and an author and a weekly radio show host. He has over a decade experience in strategy, innovation and corporate restructuring.
Mrs. Funke Ladimeji, HCIB ED, Coronation Bank & Chairperson, APWB unke is an Executive Director at Coronation Merchant Bank. She is a uniquely skilled and F experienced Investment Banking Executive, with a global career spanning Banking businesses, across Markets and Corporate Finance, across multiple jurisdictions in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), North America and Asia, across multiple asset classes (including debt, equity and the range of assets between debt and equity, as well as derivatives) and across multiple functional areas, including Financial Control, Complex Product Accounting, Technology, Business Operations and Human Capital. She has an unparalleled track record in driving wallet share and revenue growth, as well as restructuring and leading businesses to new levels of success. Funke spent 14 years at JP Morgan Chase where she was an Executive Director with global responsibilities, managing businesses across multiple jurisdictions. Prior to joining Coronation Merchant Bank, she was a Director and Chief Operating Officer at FBNQuest Merchant Bank Group where she oversaw a period of radical revolution that grew the balance sheet and massively increased revenues with two key acquisitions and evolution in technology and business culture. Funke has led several M & A transactions, including JPMorgan Chase acquisition of Cazenove; JPMorgan Chase acquisition of Bear Sterns; JPMorgan Chase acquisition of Bank One; Chase and JPMorgan combination; FBN Holdings acquisition of Kakawa Discount House; the combination of five legal entities following the restructuring of the FBN Group. She has organically and inorganically led businesses through integrations, rationalizations, overseeing investment in people and systems, driving collaboration and coherence across businesses and functions, while leveraging technology to access revenue opportunities ,to build clarity, efficiency, and for seamless services, as a competitive business differentiator. As a driver of new economy models, she leverages a myriad of business partnerships to deliver on multiple business objectives. Funke is the Chairman of the Association of Women Bankers of Nigeria, a member of WIMBIZ (Women in Management and Business) mentoring programme, a member of Amazon professionals a network of cross-sector professional women in Nigeria, she mentors new entrants and incumbents in the Financial Services and in other sectors. Funke believes giving back is as important as developing her career. Funke is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales and holds a master's degree in Globalization and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Queen Mary and Brunel Universities respectively
Mitchell Elegbe Founder & GMD/CEO, Interswitch itchell Elegbe is Founder/ Group Managing Director and a member of the board of Mdirectors at Interswitch, a business he conceptualized and has led since 2002, when the company went into operation. Under his leadership, Interswitch has remarkably diversified its business, broadened distribution channels and expanded into new markets across Africa, driving revolutionary payment innovation and social impact and delivering strong growth in revenue and profits (recognized by Deloitte in 2014 as ‘Africa’s fastest growing technology business’). Mitchell is an Electrical/Electronic Engineering graduate from the University of Benin, Nigeria and also an alumnus of the IESE/Wharton/CEIBS Global CEO Program. He is a consummate people-centric leader who believes in motivating his colleagues at Interswitch to have confidence in their value as individuals; in the value of the work they do; and in their value as team members, whilst being relentless in his pursuit of sustainable value for stakeholders. Apart from leading Interswitch to win numerous coveted industry awards, Mitchell’s leadership abilities have earned him several awards, including the CNBC/Forbes All African Business Leader (AABLA) for West Africa in 2012, the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the International Finance Corporation’s Inclusive Business Leader Award and the acclaimed African Leadership Network (ALN) 2013 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship (AAE), which is one of the most distinguished Africa-focused award programmes, giving over USD 200 000 prize money to outstanding African entrepreneurs who demonstrate business excellence and social impact. In June 2019, Mitchell was named as the 2019 African Banker Icon by The African Banker. Most recently, he was awarded as the 2023 EY West Africa Entrepreneur of the Year (Masters category), and inducted into the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Hall of Fame. A Bishop Desmond Tutu fellow of the African Leadership Institute, he enjoys actively mentoring young entrepreneurs, a passion he finds expression for as a member of the board of Endeavor Nigeria.
Ade Bajomo President, FintechNGR. de Bajomo is a financial services technology and business leader with global experience Ain Banking, Insurance and Capital Markets, and a track record of delivery in complex digital transformation programmes, strategic leadership, cybersecurity, innovation, advanced data analytics and global payments technology. He is passionate about the FinTech ecosystem and leveraging technology securely for exponential business growth, economic development and operational excellence. He is currently the President of FinTechNGR, the leading FinTech ecosystem orchestrator for Nigeria and Africa FinTechs with over 400 members. He served on the Board of Access Bank PLC from 2017 to 2022 as the Group Executive Director for Technology and Operations, repositioning the bank’s digital competitiveness to deliver exponential growth and an increased customer base from 7m to 52m. Prior to that, he worked at the Nigerian Stock Exchange as the Executive Director for Market Operations and Technology, where he delivered market wide transformational initiatives that repositioned the Exchange in the top three in Africa. He has a global career spanning over 30 years, largely in the City of London and has held several senior board and leadership positions across several industries, including Chairman, Access Bank Kenya and a member of the MasterCard Global Technology Advisory Board. Bajomo has delivered major business transformation initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, new product and revenue lines, service improvement programmes, and driven business growth initiatives at scale. He has also spearheaded several technology and operations integration of acquired entities to achieve efficiency at a global level. Ade graduated with a B.Sc (Hons) degree in Engineering from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University). He holds an M.Sc degree with distinction in Information Systems from South Bank University, and an MBA from Bayes Business School, City University London. He is a chartered member of the British Computer Society and a Member of the Institute of Directors.
Oluwaferanmi Owolabi Head, Purple Academy Wema Bank luwaferanmi is an accomplished and highly skilled Head of Learning and ODevelopment, driving the corporate university for Wema Bank and Alat, known as Purple Academy. With over 13 years of experience in talent management and development, she has consistently demonstrated her expertise in fostering employee growth and driving organizational performance across multiple sectors. As a seasoned talent management and development expert, Oluwaferanmi possesses a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in nurturing and harnessing the potential of individuals within an organization. Her comprehensive knowledge and practical experience enable her to create impactful learning and development programs that align with business objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Oluwaferanmi's dedication to professional growth is evident through her certifications and affiliations. She is a certified coach by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), empowering individuals to unlock their full potential. As a Consultant and Facilitator, she has successfully guided numerous organizations in achieving their strategic goals, enhancing business performance, and optimizing employee engagement. With a degree in Psychology, Oluwaferanmi leverages her deep understanding of human behavior to develop effective talent management strategies that drive organizational success. Her commitment to excellence is evident in her qualification and licensing as an associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management in Nigeria (CIPMN). This accreditation further solidifies her expertise in implementing best practices in talent management and development. Additionally, Oluwaferanmi is a certified member of the Association of Talent Development (CPTD), demonstrating her dedication to staying at the forefront of industry trends and methodologies. Her full membership with the Nigerian Institute of Training and Development showcases her commitment to continuous learning and professional development within the Nigerian context.
Furthermore, Oluwaferanmi's commitment to employee well-being and safety is reflected in her certification as a Health and Safety expert by the World Safety Organisation (HSE L1, L2, and L3). Her comprehensive understanding of safety practices ensures the creation of a secure and conducive work environment for all employees. As a certified Management Consultant with the Centre for Management Development Nigeria (CMD), Oluwaferanmi brings a wealth of knowledge in developing effective organizational strategies. Her strategic mindset, combined with her deep understanding of people, culture, and team development, enables her to drive impactful change within organizations. Passionate about business, strategy, people, and culture, Oluwaferanmi consistently demonstrates her commitment to driving organizational excellence. Her ability to leverage her diverse skill set, industry knowledge, and professional certifications make her a highly soughtafter expert in talent management and development. In her current role as the Head of Learning and Development at Purple Academy, Oluwaferanmi is instrumental in shaping the learning culture and developing the skills of employees within Wema Bank and Alat. Her dedication to continuous improvement, coupled with her extensive experience, positions her as a valuable asset to the organization's growth and success. Overall, Oluwaferanmi's exceptional qualifications, certifications, and practical experience in talent management and development make her an invaluable leader in driving organizational performance and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within Wema Bank and Alat.
Dr Kennedy Okonkwo Founder, Nedcomoaks Limited r. Kennedy Okonkwo, a true visionary and an esteemed real estate developer in DNigeria, stands as a beacon of hope for aspiring homeowners. With an unyielding commitment to making the dream of owning a home accessible to all, he founded Nedcomoaks in 2007. The heart of his endeavour lies in fulfilling the aspirations of countless individuals, igniting a flame of hope and belonging amidst the bustling real estate landscape. In the pursuit of elegance and inclusivity, Dr. Okonkwo established the prestigious Victoria Crest Homes brand, driven by an unwavering belief that luxury should embrace all who dare to dream big. Over two decades of tireless dedication, he has orchestrated a transformation of Nigeria's housing sector, weaving a tapestry of sustainable and comfortable homes that tenderly embrace the dreams of families and the yearnings of the nation Nigeria. A defining testament to Dr. Kennedy Okonkwo's visionary spirit can be found in the extraordinary Citadel Views Estate 1.0 and 2.0, standing tall as Nigeria's first solar-powered estates. This remarkable achievement stands as a testament to his unwavering commitment to sustainable and environmentally conscious development, resonating with a resounding promise for the generations to come. Beyond brick and mortar, Dr. Okonkwo's legacy lies in the hearts of those he has touched, forever etching a mark of inspiration and upliftment. His profound dedication to sustainable development resonates deeply as a clarion call to embrace a greener future, where dreams of homeownership flourish, and communities thrive. As Nigeria's economic prowess continues to soar, it is visionaries like him who breathe life into the very fabric of progress, leaving an indelible impact on hearts, minds, and the soul of the nation.
mmanuela Tijani is a management professional and Certified World Class Assistant with Eover 6 years’ experience in providing executive support to C-Suite staff. Before her current role as the Product Marketing Manager of Sterling Bank’s SME Products, she worked as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer of the Bank. She has also worked as a Customer Experience Management Personnel and a Relationship Manager. Still an Executive Assistant at heart, she is on a mission to equip Executive Assistants with the skills they require to step up and stand out in their roles. She has fulfilled this through various means, including being responsible for the training of all Assistants employed across the Bank and a bimonthly mentoring program for Executive Assistants with 18 alumni so far. Outside of her official roles, she mentors young people on work and life and looks forward to a world where young people discover their purpose early and are antifragile. Emmanuela holds a bachelor’s degree (B.Sc) in Computer Science from the University of Nigeria, along with a nanodegree in digital marketing and other certifications in business. She currently serves as a volunteer People & Communications Advisor for Health Emergency Initiative, an NGO dedicated to providing immediate and quality medical assistance to victims of health emergencies. Emmanuela Tijani Product Marketing Manager, Sterling Bank’s Plc
ope Dare, a digital transformation enthusiast and one of the principal drivers of the TDigital Business and Strategy practice of Inlaks. He currently oversees the development and implementation of the Digital Transformation Strategy of the Infrastructure and eBanking Business Division of Inlaks while also serving as the Executive Director for Operations, Sales and Strategy to achieve an annual divisional revenue objectives of more than $30m in Nigeria and across sub Saharan African markets. In his ten(10) sales journey at Inlaks, he has sold 11,700+ Hyosung ATMs to all banks in Nigeria accounting for more than 50% of the total installed ATMs and 52 ATM market share in the country. Prior to his appointment as a Director at Inlaks, he was the Sales & Marketing Manager at NCR; the American global leader in the vast self-service industries, where he was responsible for all sales of NCR’s solution portfolios in Nigeria between June, 2010 and December, 2012. At NCR, Tope remarkably sold 2,800 ATMs worth more than $45m to grow NCR’ local market share by 11% and increased NCR’s ATM wallet share in the Financial Services Industry by 30% within same period. Between 2000 and 2010 at Oceanic Bank (now EcoBank Group), Tope as an experienced and skilled IT resource with a proven track record, successfully designed, implemented and managed several simple to complex IT and e-banking projects while leading cross-functional large teams of both technical and operations teams. Tope has a First degree in Electronics & Electrical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife and Action Learning MBA at Business School Netherlands with a distinction in his final dissertation. He is an alumnus of the Executive Development Programme (EDP) at Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, USA. He has a certificate in FinTech Programme at Said Business School, University of Oxford. At INSEAD, he obtained a certificate on Leading Digital Transformation & Innovation. He pursued his passion for data analytics with Executive Director Infrastructure Business Unit Inlaks Computers Limited. Tope Dare
a Certificate in Business Analytics: Decision Making Using Data at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge. Tope is an alumnus of Harvard Business School having completed the Design Thinking and Innovation course for Senior Executives Programme in Africa Tope is a Certified FinTech Consultant, Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified e-Business Consultant (CEC), Postilion Certified, Certified ITIL professional, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Certified Wincor-Nixdorf ATM Engineer. He has several offshore trainings and exposures. He won the Nigerian FinTech best Salesman award in 2022 in recognition of his efforts in the growth of digital payment infrastructure in the country. He is the founder of Topedare Foundation (www.topedare.org), a non for profit movement focusing on supporting education and health care for the less privileged citizens. In 2022, the foundation built and donated a 100 bed solar powered hostel to a public school in Ondo State.Tope is happily married to Adedoyin and blessed with three lovely girls.
Ms. Mary Aina, ACIB Chairperson, CIBN Canada Branch/Member, CIBN Governing Council ary is a thought leader with many years of experience across multiple Mfunctional groups predominantly in the Finance Industry. She has held roles in Technology, Operations, Project Management, Business Development, Enterprise Risk and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) She currently leads a team of experts supporting core IT functions, serves as a director with a couple of Fintech Startups, is a Governing Council Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, as well as the current Chairperson of the Canada Branch
MD/Co-founder, Indicina Yvonne Johnson vonne Johnson is the Co-founder/CEO of Indicina – a FinTech infrastructure start-up. YYvonne Johnson is a strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to influence change by leveraging innovative solutions. She comes with over a decade of leadership experience supporting executive management on strategy within Financial Services. Most recently, Yvonne led the Strategy team of a Tier 1 Nigerian banking group. She received her MBA at the Kellogg School of Management where she graduated on the Kellogg Dean’s List and was a recipient of the Donald P. Jacobs International Scholarship.At the Bank, Yvonne led the Strategy function for the Commercial Banking Group including its local and international subsidiaries. Notably, she led the efforts in defining a Digital Finance strategy for the Bank including the launch of its first ever innovation hub. An Honors graduate of the University of Toronto, her previous work experience includes Merrill Lynch Investment Banking, Diamond Management & Technology Consultants as well as Community Lab in New York, where as Director of Process & Execution strategy, she worked directly with the CEO of this non-profit organization to define their overall implementation strategies and negotiate partnerships with local development agencies. Yvonne is also an early stage investor/adviser in Pan-African technology start-ups, notably Andela and Flutterwave
Fela Durotoye Founder/CEO Gemstone Group ela DUROTOYE is an Executive Coach, Leadership Expert, Global Speaker & Nation F Builder. He is the Founder/CEO of The GEMSTONE Group, a Leadership Development Institution comprising The GEMSTONE Leadership Institute, The GEMSTONE Leadership Network, and The GEMSTONE Nation Builders Foundation. Fela is highly regarded as one of Africa’s leading Executive Coaches. He is an official member of the Forbes Coaches Council (an invitation-only community for seniorlevel executives in the global coaching industry). FD, as he is fondly called, is renowned for his unique style of blended mentoring and coaching to help business and impact leaders achieve exponential growth in their key success parameters. His technique of inspirational leadership enables even the most successful executives & workforce of organizations to aspire to exceed their collective goals and to go beyond their perceived boundaries of possibilities. Through the course of his coaching & consulting career spanning over 27 years, Fela has developed & deployed his proprietary coaching framework - C.A.S.P.E.R - to deliver Clarity, Alignment, Strategy, Planning, Execution & Results to his clients who span across diverse sectors of the economy from Banking & Financial Services to Telecoms, Oil & Gas, FMCG as well as the Multilateral & Public Sector. As a leadership expert, Fela is currently on a mission to help 1 million people develop their leadership capacity and connect them with opportunities for exponential growth so that they can achieve excellent results and outstanding success in their personal and professional lives as they positively impact their communities, nation, continent and the world at large. Fela Durotoye is a guest lecturer on LEADERSHIP at the prestigious Stanford University SEED program designed to assist CEOs of businesses with operations across the African Continent to accomplish transformational growth. At the core of his heart, Fela defines himself as a Nation Builder and he has been at the forefront of the movement to build a New Nigeria for over a
decade. Perhaps his greatest contribution to Leadership Development & National Transformation is his Values Infusion Program through which he has been able to get over a million people to commit to living an exemplary lifestyle of Leadership & Excellence as defined by a set of 10 Values Statements framed in The GEMSTONE Personal Creed that is now being widely adopted by families, corporate organizations, schools & educational institutions, professional associations and state governments in Nigeria and across the globe. Fela is renowned for several history-making projects and initiatives on the national stage, including the Mushin Makeover Project which has been acclaimed as the largest nongovernmental urban renewal initiative in Africa’s history. He is the recipient of several social, industry, and national awards for his leadership development and Nation Building activities. Fela Durotoye is an accomplished author who has several of his best-selling books published on Amazon. Fela graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Computer Science with Economics and later earned a Master's degree in Business Administration (M.B.A) from the same institution. He is also an Alumnus of the Kennedy School of Government Executive Education program of the prestigious Harvard University. Fela has also attended the High impact Leadership for a Better Society program at the prestigious Yale University. He is also a certified leadership coach of the John Maxwell Team. He is happily married to Tara Fela-Durotoye, a renowned Beauty Entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer of the House of Tara International; and together, they have 3 sons who think their dad is a superhero
Stanley Jacob CE, Stanbic IBTC, Financial Services Ltd & VP, FintechNGR tanley is a Global Fintech Executive and Business Leader with a strong drive for Platform SOrchestration, Nurturing Start-up, Driving Innovation, Partnerships and Financial Inclusion. He is currently the Chief Executive for Stanbic IBTC Financial Services Limited (the wholly owned fintech subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, and a member of the Standard Bank Group of South Africa) He is the Vice President of the Governing Council for Fintech Association of Nigeria (FINTECHNGR), Past Chairman of the Committee of e-Business Industry Heads of Nigeria (CeBIH) and currently a Permanent Member of the Advisory Council of CeBIH. Stanley is also a Member of the Fintech & Innovation as well as the Capacity Building Committees of the Governing Council for the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). Prior to joining Stanbic IBTC, He was the Director of Financial Institutions (West Africa) at Mastercard, served at the Ecobank Group as the Head of Consumer Payments supporting 33 countries across Africa and doubled as the Head of Distribution for Ecobank Nigeria. Stanley played significant roles at Standard Chartered Bank where he served as the Head of Digital Bank supporting retail markets across Africa and was before then the pioneer Chief Operating Officer for Fortis Mobile Money (one of the first 16 Licensees of Mobile Money in Nigeria). Stanley is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (FCIB), a licensed Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Cards & Payments Professional (CCPP), and a Fellow of the Institute of Credit Administration (FICA). He holds an MBA in Technology Management from ADBU India, Post-Graduate Diploma in Digital Business (PGDDB) from Emeritus Singapore, PostGraduate in Public Administration (PGDPA), and has completed executive management courses on strategy, cybersecurity, digital finance from University of Oxford, Columbia Business School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy (Tufts University), Terry College of Business (University of Georgia), amongst others. He recently completed a Doctoral Degree programme at the Universidad Catholica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM) in Spain with a research focus on Operationalizing Green Banking in Nigeria - as a key component of achieving the global climate and sustainability objectives.
Anwuri Wigwe Team Lead, Legal and Company Secretariat nwuri Wigwe is a lawyer with over 10 years’ experience. She has a masters in Corporate Aand Commercial Law from the University of Dundee. She has served as the Company Secretary of Coronation Securities Limited and is currently the Team Lead, Company Secretariat and Legal Services of Coronation Merchant Bank. She manages an extensive portfolio of legal functions included but not limited to Company Secretariat activities, Contract Administration, legal risk, Board and directors’ affairs, corporate governance. Anwuri also serves as the secretary of the Board Risk Management Committee and the Board Governance and Nominations Committee of Coronation Merchant Bank and is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria.