The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has announced that its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Saturday, May 17, and will adopt a hybrid format to enhance member participation across various locations.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the institute revealed that members will be able to join the AGM either virtually via Zoom or physically at the CIBN headquarters, Bankers House, located in Victoria Island, Lagos. The move aims to encourage broader engagement by offering flexible attendance options.
Speaking on the development, the 23rd President and Chairman of the Council of CIBN, Professor Pius Olarewaju, said the hybrid format is part of the institute’s commitment to inclusiveness and digital transformation.
“We are excited to host our 2025 AGM as a hybrid event, which will enable us to reach a wider audience and encourage greater participation from our members, no matter their location,” Olarewaju said. “The hybrid approach ensures that our members have an interactive and inclusive experience, whether online or in person.”
The CIBN explained that the AGM will feature several key segments, including presentations, deliberations on institutional matters, and voting on issues that impact both the institute and the broader Nigerian banking and financial services industry.
The Registrar and Chief Executive of the Institute, Akin Morakinyo, will host the event. He stressed the importance of active participation, noting that the AGM is a vital platform for policy shaping, member engagement, and forward planning.
“The AGM is an essential platform for us to align with our members, exchange ideas, and make informed decisions that will guide the Institute’s growth and relevance in the banking and financial sector,” Morakinyo said.
The CIBN has been at the forefront of driving professional standards and ethical practices in Nigeria’s banking sector. The hybrid format of the upcoming AGM continues its tradition of leveraging technology to enhance governance and member inclusion.
