The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele will on Friday November 25th address stakeholders in the banking and finance service sector where he is expected to roll out the country’s economic blueprint for 2023 at the 57th Annual Bankers Dinner of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in Lagos.
Organisers said the event, christened ‘The CBN Governor’s Day’ will provide Emefiele the opportunity to address the stakeholders on the economic and financial markets development during the year as well as the economic outlook for the coming year.
An electronic statement made available to our correspondent noted that the “hugely prestigious and highly anticipated occasion, the Dinner will be attended by over 500 leading figures in the banking industry, other business leaders and senior government functionaries.”
According to the statement signed by Folake Akintayo of CIBN Corporate Communication and Brand Management, “Mr. Babatunde Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor, Lagos and Engr. Seyi Makinde, Executive Governor Oyo State are expected to deliver the goodwill messages while Dr. Ken Opara, FCIB President/Chairman of Council CIBN will give the welcome address.”
“The Chairman of the Organising Committee of the 57th Annual Bankers Dinner, Mr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, FCIB, who is also the Managing Director/ Chief Executive, Zenith Bank Plc has assured that this year’s event will be unique and fun -fulfilled as a number of new initiatives would be added to make it a night to remember.
Mr. Onyeagwu who also doubles as the Chairman Body of Bank CEOs equally said awards will be presented to honour and recognise deserving individuals who have distinguished themselves in the banking industry.”
The annual CIBN dinner is the most prestigious event in the Nigerian Banking Industry’s calendar which attracts hundreds of top government functionaries, policy shapers, diplomats, and key industry players.
