Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is slated to present a comprehensive economic roadmap for Nigeria at the annual Bankers’ Dinner of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) scheduled for this Friday, Nov 24, 2023.
Dubbed ‘The Governors Day,’ the forum provides Dr. Cardoso with a platform to address stakeholders in the economic and financial markets. The focus will be on reviewing developments throughout the year and providing insights into the economic outlook for the coming year. The CIBN, in a statement over the weekend, emphasized the significance of this dinner as the grand finale of its 60th-anniversary celebration.
“The 60th Grand Finale of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria will draw to a close at the dinner. The remarkable journey that the Institute has undertaken over these six decades is a testament to the resilience, dedication, and vision of the banking community in Nigeria,” the statement read.It highlighted the Institute’s commitment to professionalism, integrity, innovation, and ethics in the banking and finance industry.
The event is expected to bring together over 500 leaders from the banking industry, influential business figures, and senior government officials. Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima and Governor Babatunde Sanwo-Olu of Lagos are set to deliver goodwill messages, while Dr. Ken Opara, President/Chairman of Council CIBN, will give the welcome address.
Assuring an extraordinary evening, Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Chairman of the Dinner Planning Committee, and Dr. Segun Aina, Chairman of the 60th Anniversary Committee, revealed that the dinner will feature new initiatives and honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the banking industry.
As the nation eagerly awaits the unveiling of Nigeria’s economic roadmap, the event promises to be a pivotal moment in shaping the future of the country’s financial landscape.
