CIBN Lauds Ecobank

The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), ‘Seye Awojobi has commended Ecobank Nigeria’s various initiatives targeted at building the capacity of its workforce. The Registrar made this disclosure while speaking at the graduation ceremony of Ecobank pioneer management trainees in Lagos, recently.

Awojobi, who was represented by Group Head, Membership Services, CIBN, Akin Morakinyo, observed that over the years, the bank has accorded priority to various learning and development initiatives which exposes staff to new career development within the banking industry. He emphasised that such competency improvement was important for the banking sector, stressing that it aligns with the current dynamics of the industry and global best practice.

He urged the young graduates to, “make it happen,” by doing everything possible to excel in their chosen area in banking. “You should see yourself as change agents. For you to grow in your career, you must possess integrity and honesty; you must also be consistent and aspire to achieve. Strive to do what is right at all times,” he noted.

Alluding to the equipment, syllabus and faculty at the Ecobank Academy, Awojobi disclosed that CIBN had granted exemptions in some of the courses in its professional examinations to graduates of the Academy.

He, therefore, urged the young graduates to take advantage of the Ecobank waiver to become chartered members of the Institute.

Also speaking, Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan, charged the graduates to discharge their duties and assignments with high level of professionalism. He stressed that Ecobank remains a veritable platform for them to excel and attain their career aspirations.

According to the Managing Director, “Ecobank is a great place for you to exhibit what you have been taught in the last 18 months in this Academy.

“It is a place where you can achieve your career goals. Be ready to discharge your task effectively and efficiently and note that your future in the bank starts now,” he said.

Akinwuntan reiterated that Ecobank is highly committed to delivering on its promise of investing in creating leaders for the banking industry.