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Tinubu, Oyedele, Cardoso, Verghis Others to Headline CIBN Conference

Nume Ekeghe and Jessica Erobomhan President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Governor of the Central Bank

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele, Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso, and other prominent figures are set to grace the 19th Annual Banking and Finance Conference of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). The event, to be held in Abuja with virtual participation from across Nigeria and worldwide, will feature a keynote speech by the World Bank's Country Director for Nigeria, Matthew Verghis.

CIBN's President and Chairman, Dr. Dele Alabi, revealed the conference's theme is particularly pertinent considering the global financial system's ongoing challenges. Dr. Alabi emphasized that the gathering will enable stakeholders to dissect the obstacles and prospects confronting the banking sector while devising pragmatic solutions to fortify the economy.

He stated, "As the global economy continues to navigate technological disruption, geopolitical uncertainties, evolving customer expectations, cyber security risks, and climate-related challenges, resilience has become the defining attribute of successful financial systems and economies."

Furthermore, Mr. Moruf Oseni, Chairman of the Consultative Committee overseeing the conference, highlighted that the gathering would offer a platform for stakeholders to devise practical responses to the challenges facing the financial services industry.

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