Standard Chartered Hosts The Treasury Leadership Forum  in Nigeria

Standard Chartered Bank (Nigeria) Limited hosted its esteemed clients and members of the corporate sector for the first time in Nigeria to the Standard Chartered Treasury Leadership Forum 2023.

Leadership Experts from across the country gathered at the event in Nigeria to discuss the country’sdynamic economic landscape and the evolving financial market sector.

Themed ‘’A Blueprint for Tomorrow’’ the Treasury Leadership Forum is a global flagship event aimed at providing a unique platform for sharing insights, fostering collaboration among industry experts, and thought leaders from across the financial sector and towards exploring strategies that achieve financial excellence.

Highlights from the forum included a keynote address from erstwhile Minister of Works and Housing and Former, Governor of Lagos State, H.E Babatunde R. Fashola focusing on the role of public-private partnerships towards achieving enabling environments for economic growth and optimal financial performance from the corporate sectors of trade and industry. Speaking on climate change as a factor for strategic development and where Nigeria fares in this journey so far, he noted,

‘On the back of the infrastructure hardware in transport, energy and digital areas are legislative and policy initiatives that would herald a new dawn tomorrow. While climate change poses security challenges on her desert boundaries and drives migration towards the coastal areas from outside and within the borders, due to water shortage and flooding in others, Nigeria is convinced about the science of climate change and is a signatory to COP 23 and the commitment to net zero.In this regard Nigeria sees climate actions as a viable opportunity to respond to these challenges. Nigeria is thus the first country in Africa to develop and implement a comprehensive Energy Transition Plan (ETP) seeking to achieve net zero by 2060 and universal access to energy by 2030 (7 years from now). This Plan was launched in Glasgow in 2021.

This is a pathway to rapid industrialization tomorrow.’’

There were four interactive panel discussions with industry leaders and subject matter experts to deliberate on critical topics on Treasury Management; Financial Stability; Economics of climate change and Sustainability. In addition to the enriching knowledge sharing sessions, the forum also included valuable strategic networking opportunities to drive collaboration and growth across sectors. Some of the panellists included Ayodeji Adelagun- Head Financial Markets Nigeria, Rates and Credit Trading West Africa, Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited; Adeyinka Ogunnubi-Group Treasury Manager, CFAO Nig Plc; Chigbo Enenmo- Treasury Manager, NLNG; Adenike Emiloju (Treasurer IHS); Pinanz Kulkarni – Regional Head, Digital Channels for Africa and Middle East, Standard Chartered Bank; Mrs. Sike Bamisebi – Group Chief Business Officer – Cellulant, Kenya; Akeem Lawal, Divisional CEO, Interswitch; Segun Aribisala – Product Manager and Business Analysis Team Lead,Union Systems Ltd; Deremi Atanda, CEO Remita Payment Systems; Dr. (Mrs) Dolapo Fasawe-GM, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA); Mrs. Amaka Onyemelukwe, Director, Public Affairs, Communication & Sustainability, The CocaCola Company, Lagos and Dr Joseph Daniel Onoja – DG, Nigerian Conservation

During his welcome address, the Managing Director of Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited, Mr. Olukorede Adenowo, stated that the Treasury Leadership Forum 2023 is an unparalleled opportunity for corporate professionals and industry experts to gather, exchange ideas, and stay ahead of evolving landscape of economic development including treasury management as a pillar for development in the financial services sector. He added, ‘we are proud to host the event in Nigeria, showcasing our commitment to fostering excellence in the financial sector and driving innovation in treasury practices. This is one of the many ways we continue to reiterate our support of the various initiatives of the Federal Government towards achieving national development and reiterate our commitment towards supporting economic development of the country.’’

Ms. Ibiyemi Okuneye, Head Transaction Banking, Nigeria shared added, ‘’We are excited to host the Treasury Leadership Forum 2023 in Nigeria, bringing together top-notch treasury professionals and finance leaders under one roof. This forum presented a unique opportunity to address the specific challenges and opportunities faced by the Nigeria market, and we are committed to delivering an insightful and impactful event.’’

The forum was previously held in India and hosted this event for the first time in Nigeria and Africa.