Nigeria’s banking industry may be entering a new phase of coordinated reform and brand repositioning following a high-level strategy session between the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) and the Association of Corporate and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB).

The meeting, held at the CIBN Building in Lagos, formally introduced ACAMB’s new Executive Committee led by President Jide Sipe and signalled the start of a renewed institutional alliance focused on governance, reputational management and youth-driven professional development.

Sipe framed the engagement as a strategic reset, positioning stakeholder alignment as the foundation for delivering on ACAMB’s ambitious roadmap. Key priorities include stronger industry advocacy, structured mentorship for undergraduates and enhanced capability development frameworks for banking professionals.

Responding, CIBN President Professor Pius Deji Olanrewaju endorsed the agenda and committed institutional backing for ACAMB’s upcoming 30th anniversary, AGM and fundraising initiatives. He also reaffirmed CIBN’s readiness to support governance reforms and sustainable corporate practices across the sector.

Beyond ceremonial diplomacy, the substance of the meeting points to a coordinated effort to fortify public trust, improve brand equity and future-proof Nigeria’s banking ecosystem through structured collaboration. In short: alignment at the top, execution across the sector.