Tinubu, Shettima, Oyedele for CIBN banking conference

President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele are among the esteemed figures expected to attend the 19th Annual Banking and Finance Conference organized by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). The prestigious event, considered the largest gathering of banking and financial professionals on the African continent, is set to take place on September 8-9, 2026, at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton, in Abuja, with virtual participation accessible globally.

Over 10,000 delegates, comprising banking executives, regulators, government officials, fintech leaders, and development partners, are anticipated to participate. At a media briefing in Lagos, CIBN President and Chairman of Council Dr. Dele Alabi highlighted the strategic significance of the conference, stating that its theme resonates with the current global economic landscape.

The theme, "Building a Resilient Economy in an Era of Disruptions: Strategic Imperatives for the Banking and Financial Services Industry," underscores the importance of resilience in the face of technological disruption, geopolitical uncertainties, evolving customer expectations, cybersecurity risks, and climate-related challenges.

The conference also aligns with CIBN's IMPACT vision, which emphasizes Inclusion, Membership Economy, Professionalism, Accountability, Competencies, and Technology. Moruf Oseni, Chairman of the Consultative Committee and Chief Executive Officer of Wema Bank Plc, revealed that resolutions from the summit will be published as a communiqué to guide national economic policy formulation.

Previous editions of the conference have resulted in actionable recommendations, such as the emphasis on the synergy between monetary and fiscal policies. Other notable attendees include the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, and the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, who will present the keynote address.

The two-day event will feature panel discussions on bank recapitalization, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, systemic risk, and initiatives to engage female leaders and next-generation fintech innovators.