CIBN Forum: Emefiele to unveil banking scorecard, regulatory roadmap

Godwin Emefiele, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is set to provide economic insight into the monetary policy and regulatory direction for the coming year at the 55th annual bankers dinner organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).

A statement by the head, marketing/ corporate communication & external relations, CIBN, Nelson Olagundoye recently, stated that the CBN governor who will be delivering the keynote address is also expected to present the banking industry score card for the current year at the event which will hold on Friday, November 27, 2020.

The event with strict adherence to the protocol against the spread of COVID-19 pandemic will be graced by over 1,500 participants across the world. This year’s edition of the Dinner will also be transmitted simultaneously through Zoom teleconferencing to accommodate participation across the globe.

Also, governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and other state governors, are expected to grace the occasion as special guests of honour. President/Chairman of Council, CIBN, Bayo Olugbemi will deliver the welcome address while Registrar/CEO, CIBN ‘Seye Awojobi will give the vote of thanks.

The organising committee of this year’s edition of the dinner is chaired by the managing director/chief executive officer of Sterling Bank Plc, Abubakar Sulieman.

The annual bankers’ dinner is a thought-led socio-economic event of the Industry and being the biggest high-profile social forum annually organized by the Institute for the banking and finance industry, distinguished personalities including captains of industry, top Executives of Banks and non-bank institutions including CEOs and Chairmen, Diplomatic Missions, top government functionaries, legislators, accomplished businessmen, academics and other stakeholders are usually gathered to interact and network under a pleasant social setting.