The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) is set to hold a presidential investiture ceremony to formally inaugurate Dr Oladele Alabi as its 24th President and Chairman of Council. The event is scheduled for tomorrow, May 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Lagos, marking a significant milestone in the Institute's history.
Alabi's Background and Experience
Dr Oladele Alabi is an accomplished banking professional and seasoned finance executive with over three decades of experience in treasury, financial institutions, corporate banking, finance, strategy, and business development. He served as the pioneer Managing Director of Ecobank Uganda and Executive Director of Finance and Control at Ecobank Nigeria. His leadership is expected to bring visionary direction to the Institute.
Significance of the Investiture
The investiture ceremony represents a defining moment for the CIBN, ushering in a new era of leadership, institutional advancement, and strengthened professionalism in the banking industry. As the 24th President, Alabi is anticipated to provide purposeful leadership that will enhance the Institute's strategic relevance within the evolving financial services ecosystem.
His tenure is expected to foster innovation, professional excellence, stakeholder engagement, and institutional growth, while reinforcing the Institute's commitment to ethical standards, capacity development, and global best practices in banking.
The event will feature inspiring reflections, notable addresses, and a forward-looking perspective on the future of banking and professional excellence in Nigeria.
