Wunmi Semudara
The 16th Annual Banking and Finance Conference organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has included the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, in the list of dignitaries expected to grace the conference.
The Chairperson, Consultative Committee of the 16th Annual Banking and Finance Conference and Managing Director of FSDH Merchant Bank, Mrs Bukola Smith,
hinted this at a media parley in Lagos.
According to her, the conference would be held in a hybrid format from Sept. 5 to Sept. 6 and would be held partially in-person and online with the physical location of the event situated at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.
Smith said that the conference with the theme, “Nigeria’s Economic Growth and Empowerment: The Role of the Financial Services Industry,” would allow industry experts to brainstorm and articulate real strategies for engendering inclusive sustainable growth.
She said that the Country Director of, the World Bank, Mr. Shubham Chaudhuri, would be the Keynote Speaker; the Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Folashodun Shonubi, would deliver a special goodwill message; and Dr. Ken Opara, the Chief Host.
According to her, the conference will feature five thought-provoking business and two break-out sessions.
“Apart from providing participants a platform to connect with other professionals and industry stakeholders across the world, it promises to be intellectually stimulating.
“There will also be a pre-conference/welcome cocktail and fire-side chat specifically packaged for youths.
“This will be an interactive session in a convivial and relaxed atmosphere where carefully selected successful professionals will share their success stories with the audience to inspire them,” Smith said
