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Tinubu, Cardoso, Others set To Attend CIBN Annual Conference

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The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Vice President of Liberia, and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, are among prominent personalities that will attend its 17th Annual Banking and Finance Conference.

Over 12,000 participants, both in-person and virtually, are expected to attend the conference which is slated for September 10-11, 2024, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

With the theme, “Accelerated Economic Growth and Development: The State of Play and the Way Forward,” the conference aims to address issues within Nigeria’s and Africa’s economic landscapes.

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Speaking at the press briefing to announce the annual conference, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa who doubles as the Chairman of the Consultative Committee for the conference, Oliver Alauaba, emphasised the significance of the gathering.

He said: “This event is the largest gathering of Banking and Finance Professionals in Africa, and the discussions will focus on Nigeria’s and Africa’s economic landscape, examining key growth drivers and strategies for sustainable development.”

Also speaking at the press briefing, the President/Chairman of Council, CIBN Prof. Pius Deji Olanrewaju, said that this year’s edition of the conference will be intellectually engaging, offering a unique opportunity to address the critical challenges facing Nigeria’s business and financial sectors while charting a course for future growth.

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