JUST IN: Pius Olanrewaju Officially Sworn In As CIBN President [PHOTO]

JUST IN: Pius Olanrewaju Officially Sworn In As CIBN President [PHOTO]—Professor Pius Olanrewaju has officially assumed the position of the 23rd President/Chairman of the Council, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.

Naija News reports that the inauguration ceremony, presided over by Justice Owolabi Dabiri and chaired by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Wole Olanipekun, took place in Lagos on Friday.

Following the swearing-in, Professor Olanrewaju was presented with the symbols of authority, signifying his new role.

During the event, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, conveyed his well wishes through the chairman of the House Committee on Banking, Nwachukwu Eze.

Abbas commended the previous CIBN president, Ken Opara, and urged the new leadership to embrace technological advancements in order to enhance financial inclusion.

The Speaker said: “Today, as you welcome the incoming President and new Chairman of the Council, we also reflect on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The banking sector is constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements, regulatory changes, and shifts in customer behaviour.

“In the face of these types of changes, the CIBN must remain steadfast in its commitment to excellence and innovation. The incoming leadership must embrace new ideas and emerging technologies and foster collaboration within the industry to navigate these challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead.