CIBN honours 755 leaders at fellowship investiture
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) will recognize 755 leaders and professionals from various sectors during its 2026 Fellowship Investiture on Saturday in Lagos.
The ceremony aims to honor individuals for their significant contributions to the banking profession, the economy, and the promotion of ethics and professionalism.
Notable honorees include Mr. Sam Egube, Deputy Chief of Staff for Lagos State; Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation; and Dr. Ibrahim Stevens, Governor of the Bank of Sierra Leone. Other distinguished recipients are Apostle Chief (Mrs.) Folorunsho Alakija, Vice Chairman of Famfa Oil Limited; and Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria.
Additional awardees include Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh, Chairman of Dangote Cement Plc; Mr. Afolabi Olorode, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Quest Merchant Bank; Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, Secretary to the Ogun State Government; and Dr. Siraju Salisu, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Summit Bank Limited.
The Institute has announced that 18 individuals will receive honorary fellowships, 460 associates will be elevated to elected Fellow status, and 277 senior management professionals and academics will be inducted as Honorary Senior Members.
The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Tayo Aduloju, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group. The event will also feature Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning Doris Uzoka-Anite as special guests of honor.
