Tinubu, Wike, Chaudhuri, Others to Attend CIBN Conference 

Nume Ekeghe

President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, Nigeria Country Director, World Bank, Mr. Shubham Chaudhuri are slated to converge at the 16th annual banking and finance conference organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).

Chairperson, consultative committee of the 16th annual banking and finance conference and Managing Director of FSDH Merchant Bank, Mrs. Bukola Smith disclosed this at a media parley in Lagos.

Smith said that the conference would be held in a hybrid format from September 5 to 6, saying it will be held partially in-person and online.

According to her, the physical location of the event is the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

She said that the conference with the theme, “Nigeria’s Economic Growth and Empowerment: The Role of the Financial Services Industry,’’ would allow industry experts to brainstorm and articulate real strategies for engendering an inclusive sustainable growth.

She said that the Country Director, World Bank, Mr Shubham Chaudhuri, would be the keynote speaker, acting-Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Folashodun Shonubi, would deliver a special goodwill message, and Dr Ken Opara, the Chief Host.

According to Smith, the conference will feature five thought provoking business and two break-out sessions.

She said: “Apart from providing participants a platform to connect with other professionals and industry stakeholders across the world, it promises to be intellectually stimulating.”