The Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has commemorated its 30th anniversary with a Golf and Networking Experience held at the prestigious Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos. The event, which drew senior executives from banks, captains of industry, media partners, and clients, was designed to promote unity, genuine connections, and partnerships within the banking sector.
Celebrating Three Decades of Excellence
ACAMB President, Jide Sipe, welcomed members and dignitaries to the networking event, reaffirming the Association's commitment to the reputation and growth of the banking industry. He highlighted the significant contributions of marketing and corporate communications professionals over the past three decades.
"Over the past 30 years, marketing and corporate communications professionals have continued to contribute significantly to the transformation of the financial sector from a closed-door industry into an ecosystem driven by transparency, speed, and digital engagement. We have remained consistent, from gatekeepers to strategic drivers in actualising growth, positive brand perception, aligning business values to customer needs, customer satisfaction and loyalty. The list is endless," Sipe said.
Strategic Role of Marketing Professionals
Sipe further noted that marketing professionals continue to hold sway in driving core strategic functions that directly impact market valuation and regulatory compliance, coupled with information democratization, reputation management, as well as education of the public sector on complex monetary policies.
"All this have to great extent catalysed the growth trajectory of the financial sector and to that, we feel a sense of pride, worthy of celebration, that is why, we picked a partner, with great pedigree like Ikoyi Club 1938, for this purpose. We have all come out today to play golf, celebrate, unwind, network as well as discuss new and innovative ways that will further see us soar together," he added.
Appreciation for Ikoyi Club 1938
Mr. Sipe also used the opportunity to commend the club for its longstanding legacy of community building, family bonding, and excellence in sports development within Nigeria, which continues to help nurture the social fabric of businesses. This, he said, is a strong alignment with social growth.
The Deputy Chairman of Ikoyi Club 1938, Mr. Bolaji Martins, congratulated ACAMB on its upcoming anniversary in September and thanked ACAMB's president for choosing the club for the auspicious occasion. He also emphasized the club's active strategy to partner with viable external associations in driving mutual multi-sector growth, foster inclusivity, and expand its elite socio-cultural network.
Partnership and Support from Ikoyi Club
This mandate, according to Mr. Martins, forms part of the leadership's ongoing initiative to keep the historic institution progressive, modernised, and responsive to both traditional corporate partners and a rising generation of younger professionals.
"As a former banker who understands the role of ACAMB, I am proud to say, the association has left an indelible mark in contributing its quota to the growth of the banking sector. I know where the sector was 30 years before now and cannot but appreciate the giant leap it has attained, thanks to the yeoman effort of this impressive association," Martins said.
"Having said that, we are committing to giving opportunity at a discounted rate to members of ACAMB and interested professionals who are interested in joining our club as a form of appreciation and support, considering the good work they continue to do," he added.
Dignitaries in Attendance
The event was graced by notable personalities including the Social Secretary of ACAMB, Macqueen Afolabi; Publicity Secretary, Abiodun Coker; First Vice President, Chinwe Bode-Akinwande; Past President, Rasheed Bolarinwa; Captain of Ikoyi Club 1938, Afolabi Balogun; Vice Chairman, Bolaji Martins; President, Jide Sipe; Former President and current Board of Trustees member, Lanre Alabi; Head of Partnership and Hospitality, Golf Section, Ikoyi Club 1938; Second Vice President, Morolake Philip-Ladipo; and General Secretary, Olugbenga Owootomo.
