APWB

ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL
WOMEN BANKERS

2022

Theme:

Evolution of

Leadership

in The NOW of Work

Date:
Monday December 12, 2022

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Venue:
Lagos Oriental Hotel,
3, Maroko Road, Lekki Epe Expressway,
Eti-Osa, Victoria Island, Lagos.

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Time: 5:00pm

Programme



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VISION STATEMENT

To promote friendliness, good conduct, build bridges and
positive growth amongst our members, the institute,
the financial circle and the corporate world.

MISSION S. TATEMENT

To promote the culture of integrity and
professionalism in the banking industry.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION

 To promote the image of women in the banking profession paving way to seeking executive and
managerial positions.

 To provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas and contribute to the economic
development of the nation through workshops, seminars, research and publications.

 To contribute to the education and training of members in the banking industry.
 To co-partner/team-up/form alliance with other women organizations and other professional in

their various fields of endeavor.

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

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His Excellency

MUHAMMADU BUHARI, GCFR

President, Commander - In - Chief of The Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria
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His Excellency

MR. BABAJIDE OLUSOLA SANWO-OLU

Executive Governor of Lagos State.
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Chairman of the Occasion

KEN OPARA, Ph.D, FCIB

President/Chairman of Council, CIBN
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Chief Host

MRS FUNKE FEYISITAN LADIMEJI, HCIB

Chairperson, APWB

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Keynote Speaker

MRS. YEMISI EDUN, HCIB

MD, First City Monument Bank PLC

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PANEL DISCUSSIONS - PROFILE

YEMI FASEUN
His almost 30 years work experience cuts across major sectors, with proven
track record in leading and executing strategic change management initiatives,
HR service delivery, Organisation Design & Development and HR
transformation during Mergers & Acquisitions.

Yemi began his career with a background in English from the prestigious
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-lfe(OAU), and later proceeded to acquire an
MBA , together with other relevant trainings and certifications from Cranfield
University UK, Lagos Business School and other institutions. He is a highly
respected thought-leader and subject-matter expert on HR Strategy, Manpower
Planning & Resourcing, Organisational Learning, Performance Management
Systems, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Organisational Design as well as Culture and
Leadership Transformation.

His experience in consulting, commercial banking, telecoms, investment banking and FMCG exposed
him to diverse transformation projects and responsibilities, thereby enriching his experience and
exposure to global best practices with local context in mind.
A few organisations where Yemi had worked include Arthur Andersen (now KPMG Professional
Services), Standard Chartered Bank, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Etisalat (now 9Mobile), FBNQuest Merchant
Bank, Globacom and Seven-Up Bottling Company, where he was the Chief Corporate Services Officer.

Yemi, currently the Chief Talent Officer at YF Talent Partners, is a member of faculty at Lagos Business
School and Rome Business School. He sits on the Advisory Board of Institute for Work & Family
Integration, Vantage Certifications and Earnipay.

He is an author of 2 books and loves Mondays.

TEMI DALLEY
Temi Dalley is an adept HR leader with over two decades of experience – locally
and internationally. She is a seasoned professional with an exceptional
reputation in strategic leadership, people management, business acumen,
driving transformational change among others.

As the Chief Human Resources Officer at Sterling Bank Plc., she is responsible
for building a competent and agile workforce to meet the rapidly changing
demands of today's workplace. She leads a team of Human Capital experts
whose mission is to create a truly humane and enabling work environment in
the digital age, fueling Sterling Bank's differentiation in the business landscape.

Temi has a first degree in Political Science from Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria, M.A in Human
Resource Management from the Middlesex Business School, UK, and also a member of the Chartered
Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), UK, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management,
Nigeria (CIPM), among other professional bodies.

Listed among the 101 Most Influential Global HR leaders by the HRD World Congress (2018) and 2020
HR Leader of the year by the HR people Magazine Awards, Temi is keen on driving innovation and
future-focused best practices that enhances the HR profession and sustainable organizational success.

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OLUWAFUNKE AMOBI
Chartered Fellow CIPD, Chartered CCIPD, Honorary Professorial Fellow

Funke Amobi is the Regional Head, of People, and Culture (P&C) Nigeria and
West Africa for Standard Bank Group. She is responsible for shaping the people
and culture strategy across six countries. She is known for astutely linking
strategy, people, and superior business performance.

With over 25 years of experience in Human Resources (HR), spanning the
telecommunications, oil and gas, and banking industries in Nigeria, Funke has
a wealth of experience as a certified HR management practitioner, with a unique
specialist depth in talent management and organization development. Before
joining Stanbic IBTC, she was the General Manager, Organization and Talent Development for MTN
Nigeria Plc. Funke holds a first degree in Economics from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, where she
graduated with a second-class honor, upper division. Following the award of the prestigious British
Chevening Scholarship in 2007, she proceeded to study for an MBA at Lancaster University, UK, where
she graduated with distinction and received the Dean's Award. In 2021, the University awarded her the
Outstanding Alumni Award, an esteemed award for graduates who have developed an outstanding
national or international reputation among their peers. Funke also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in
Talent and Career Management from the University of Surrey, the United Kingdom, and a Postgraduate
Certificate in Organizational Development and Psychology of Change from the University of
Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. She is a Chartered Fellow of CIPD, UK, and was awarded the Chartered
Companion status, the highest recognition in the world of HR & People Development in the UK.

Funke is a multiple award winner and a global finalist of the Professional Achievement Award in the
2015 UK Alumni Education Awards. She was awarded the 2015 HR Leader award by the HR People
Magazine and in the same year was recognized amongst Nigeria's "50 Top Corporate Women" bringing
distinct value to the workplace. In February 2017, Funke was recognized among the 100 most
influential HR persons globally; the Award was presented at the 2017 World HRD Congress held in
Mumbai, India, organized by Times Ascent India. In 2019, she was named the All-Africa Employee
Engagement Professional of the Year, and in 2020, Funke was named one of "Africa Thought Leaders in
HR" by iPerformance. In 2022, Funke was again named one of the 40 HR Leaders and Innovators in
Nigeria to Follow, as well as one of Africa's Top 50 HR Leaders in the Africa Human Resources Innovation
Awards.

She sits on the Dean's Council/Advisory Board of Lancaster University Management School, UK (LUMS)
as well as the Advisory Board of the Pan Atlantic University, Lagos, (LBS) Nigeria. She was also appointed
an Honorary Professorial Fellow at Lancaster University Management School, United Kingdom in 2021.
She sits on the Advisory Boards of WISCAR and Women-In-HR Nigeria. She is also a non-executive
director of Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Limited. Funke is a much sought-after speaker nationally
and internationally on human resources and management issues who is deeply passionate about
women empowerment, youth employability, and enabling career professionals to thrive. She is married
to Fred, and they are blessed with a son.

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JOSEPH OLOFINSOLA
Human Capital Consulting Leader, West Africa
Deloitte & Touche
Education
Joseph is the Human Capital Consulting Leader for Deloitte & Touche, West
Africa and has broad experience across various industries. He also doubles as
Deloitte & Touche West Africa Leader for Government and Public Services
(G&PS).
Combining his over two and half decades of industry and consulting work
experience, Joseph has a background in Human Capital, Finance, Risk
Management and Data Science. Joseph specializes in creating innovative, practical and viable solutions
to business and people challenges and has led numerous consulting engagements for both the public
and private organizations.
His rich project experience includes Strategic Talent Management, HR Strategy, People Strategy, Culture
Activation, Future of Work, Total Reward Strategy, Performance Management, Competency Framework
and Capability Development, Organizational Design, Workforce Optimization, Strategic Change
Management, Career Management and Leadership Development.
Joseph is a Data Scientist and holds a B.Sc. Business Administration and an MBA Marketing. He is a
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Accountants and Chartered Institute of Taxation, and Member of the
Society for Human Resources (SHRM). He has also attended executive sessions in leading business
schools such as Wharton Business School, INSEAD and MIT.
Joseph has been involved several speaking engagements on different topics and emerging trends such
as future of work, future of reward, leadership resilience, leadership and culture, dealing with multi-
generational workforce, great resignation to great reimagination, AI and workforce optimization to
mention a few.

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Chairperson, Symposium Planning Committee

MRS. OLUWAKEMI IBIWOYE, FCIB

Director, Headstart Business Solutions

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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

ACTIVITIES TIME ANCHOR
Registration/Welcome Cocktail 5:00pm- 6:00pm
National Anthem 6:05pm-6.10pm Mrs Adebimpe Ogunleye,
6:10pm - 6.15pm 2nd Vice Chairman, APWB
. Mrs. Funke Ladimeji,
6.15pm-6.20pm Chairman APWB &
Opening Prayer ED Coronation Merchant Bank

Chief Host's Welcome Address

Chairman's Remarks 6:20pm -6:25pm Dr. Ken Opara, President CIBN

Keynote Address - Evolution of Mrs. Yemisi Edun, MD
Leadership in the "NOW" of Work 6.25pm – 6.55pm First City Monument Bank (FCMB)

Presentation of 'Voice of the 6.55pm – 7.00pm Millennial & Generation Z
Millennia and the Gen Z’ representatives

Panel Discussion 7:00pm – 8.00pm Panel moderator,
Yemi Faseun, Founder & CEO
Launch of Coffee Table Book 8.00pm-8:05pm YF Associates

Ms Chinwe Egwim, Treasurer
APWB & Chief Economist
Coronation Merchant Bank

Symposium Communiques 8:05pm-8:10pm Seyi Olopade, Research Analyst
Presentation of Plaques 8:10pm-8:15pm
Mrs Rafiat Onitiri,
Cutting of Christmas Cake 8.15pm –8.20pm Honorary Secretary, APWB
Financial Secretary, APWB & 8:20pm-8:28pm Founder/CEO
8:29pm-8:30pm Athrol Empowerment Initiative
Vote of Thanks
Mrs Olamide Adeosun, Assistant
Closing Prayers
CFO, FBNQuest Merchant Bank
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Mrs Olukemi Ibiwoye 1st Vice
Refreshments, Networking, Chairman & Director, Headstart
Dancing and more Business Solutions

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2021 - 2023 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MRS. OLUWAKEMI IBIWOYE, FCIB MRS. FUNKE FEYISITAN LADIMEJI, HCIB MRS. ADEBIMPE OGUNLEYE, HCIB
1st Vice Chairperson Chairperson 2nd Vice Chairperson

MRS. RAFIAT ONITIRI, FCIB MS. OPEYEMI ODUWOLE, FCIB MRS. FUNMI JOSEPH, FCIB MRS. AINA AMAH, FCIB
Hon. Secretary 1st Asst. Secretary 2nd Asst. Secretary Financial Secretary

MRS. OLAMIDE ADEOSUN, ACIB MRS. CHRISTIANA ATABANSI, HCIB MS. KIKANWA AKPENYI, FCIB MS. CHINWE EGWIN, HCIB
Social/Publicity Secretary Treasurer
Asst. Financial Secretary Auditor

MS. IRENE NETIMAH, HCIB MRS. KEHINDE OLOMOJOBI, FCIB MRS. YEMISI OLAJIDE, HCIB
Ex-Officio Ex-Officio Ex-Officio

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2022 SYMPOSIUM PLANNING COMMITTEE

MS. DESOLA OWOSENI MRS. OLUWAKEMI IBIWOYE, FCIB MRS. OLAMIDE ADEOSUN, ACIB
Member Chairman Member

MRS. FUNMI JOSEPH, FCIB MS. ABIOLA BOLARINWA MS. PEJU SONUSI MRS. AINA AMAH, FCIB
Member Member
Member Member

MS. KIKANWA AKPENYI, FCIB MRS. KEHINDE OLOMOJOBI, FCIB MRS. RAFIAT ONITIRI, FCIB MRS. ADEBIMPE OGUNLEYE, FCIB
Member Member
Member Member

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EVENT PLANNING SUB-COMMITTEE

MS. ABIOLA BOLARINWA MRS. OLAMIDE ADEOSUN, ACIB MS. NNEORA NWOSU
Member Chairman Member

MS. PEJU SONUSI MS. NGOZI OKECHUKWU, ACIB MRS. NNENNA ANEBELUNDU
Member
Member Member

EDUCATION & MENTORING SUB-COMMITTEE

MS. OPEYEMI ODUWOLE, FCIB MRS. AYOTUNDE FOWOPE, ACIB MS. OYINLOLA ADEYEMO MRS. OLAWUNMI AKINNIRANYE
Member Member
Chairman Member

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PARTNERSHIP SUB-COMMITTEE

MS. CHINWE EGWIN, HCIB MS. TITILOLA OTOMIEWO, ACIB MRS. OLUWASEYI ADETAYO MRS. FUNMI ADELOKUN, ACIB
Member Member
Chairman Member

SOCIAL & PUBLICITY SUB-COMMITTEE

MS. LARA IBIROGBA MS. KIKANWA AKPENYI, FCIB MS. OLAYEMI OYO-ITA
Member Chairman Member

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MEMBERSHIP SUB-COMMITTEE

MRS. KEHINDE OLOMOJOBI, FCIB MRS. OLUWAKEMI IBIWOYE, FCIB MS. IRENE NETIMAH, HCIB

Member Chairman Member

MANAGEMENT SUB-COMMITTEE

MRS. BIMBO KOMOLAFE, FCIB, FCA MRS. RAFIAT ONITIRI, FCIB MRS. NNENNA NWAOKOBIA
Member Chairman Member

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BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ASSOCIATION

The Association of Professional Women Bankers (APWB) is the women wing of the prestigious
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
 Seminars and Workshops

 Career Counseling
 Women Empowerment Programmes
 Partnerships with other Female Financial Organisations
Focusing on Micro, Small & Medium Scale to promote financial inclusion

 Corporate Social Responsibility
 Membership Forums

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APWB ICONS !!!!

PATHFINDERS OF OUR VISION FOR 3 DECADES

MRS. TINUKE BARR. MRS. MERCY MRS. TINUOLA
LEYE-ISHOLA, FCIB OLUWATOYIN OJO, FCIB THOMPSON-AJAYI, FCIB

MRS. TAIWO IGE, FCIB CHIEF (MRS.) MRS. V. M. IGE, FCIB MRS. FOLA LUKANMBI, FCIB
ABIOYE KUSAMOTU, FCIB Deceased

MRS. OLUBUKUNOLA MRS. COMFORT MRS. A. EBOZIE, FCIB MRS. MARIA SOKENU, FCIB
OSINDERO, FCIB ALAGBE, FCIB Deceased
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BREAK THE BIAS WITH EVELYN OPUTU

Courtesy visit to MRS. BUKOLA SMITH, MD/CEO FSDH Merchant Bank

Courtesy visit to MRS. YEMISI EDUN, MD/CEO First City Monument Bank (FCMB)

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Courtesy visit to MRS. IRETI SAMUEL-OGBU, MD/CEO Citibank Nig.

APWB FEMALE BANKERS CONNECT 2022

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APWB AT THE 2022 CIBN ANNUAL BANKERS DINNER
APWB VISIT TO LOVE HOME FOUNDATION

EXCERPT FROM 2019 APWB DINNER

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APWB EXCO AT CIBN 2021 CHORAL SERVICE

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APWB INITIATIVES

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APWB INITIATIVES

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS

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Appreciation

The Chairman and entire members of the
Association hereby express their profound
gratitude to all banks and non-banks financial

institutions that participated in
2022 ANNUAL CORPORATE SYMPOSIUM,

in spite of their tight schedules.

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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.

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We look Forward to your continued support
and participation in

2023 Annual Corporate Symposium

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THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS

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