There is established for the Institute a Governing Council (in this Act referred to as ‘’the Council’’) which shall be charged with the responsibility for the administration and general management of the Institute.
The Council shall consist of the following members:
A Chairman who shall be the President of the Institute
Two Vice-Chairmen
A National Treasurer
The Governor of the Central Bank or his representative;
The Managing Director of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation or his representative
Six Managing Directors/Chief Executive of Banks to be appointed by the Council
Six persons elected by the Institute
Two past Presidents of the Institute
A representative each of the following federal ministries
A representative each of the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE)
a representative of branches in each zone of the Institute and such other zones as may be created by the Council from time to time; and
The Registrar/Chief Executive who shall serve as the secretary
| S/N | NAME | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| OFFICE HOLDERS | ||
| 1 | Professor Pius Deji Olanrewaju, Ph.D, FCIB | President / Chairman of Council |
| 2 | Mr. Dele Alabi, FCIB | 1st Vice President |
| 3 | Mrs. Mojisola Bakare-Asieru, FCIB | 2nd Vice President |
| 4 | Mr. Peter Ashade, FCIB | National Treasurer |
| REPS OF BODY OF PAST PRESIDENTS | ||
| 5 | Dr. Bayo Olugbemi, FCIB | Past President |
| 6 | Ken Opara, Ph.D, FCIB | Immediate Past President |
| OTHER ELECTED MEMBERS | ||
| 7 | Mr. Adekola Ayandele Adeleke, FCIB | Elected Member |
| 8 | Mr. Opeoluwa Awolesi, FCIB | Elected Member |
| 9 | Mr. Pascal Nsoromotu, FCIB | Elected Member |
| 10 | Ms. Mary Aina, ACIB | Elected Member |
| 11 | Dr, Segun Anthony Oshadare, FCIB | Elected Member |
| 12 | Mrs. Sylvia Nwakwue, FCIB | Elected Member |
| BRANCH REPRESENTATIVES | ||
| 13 | Mr. Adeyemo Adeoye, FCIB | Chairman, Lagos State Branch |
| 14 | Mrs. Funke Ladimeji, HCIB | Chairperson, Association of Professional Women Bankers (APWB) |
| 15 | Dr Livinus Okpara Onu, FCIB | Chairman, Ebonyi State Branch |
| 16 | Dr Ogbebor Timothy Ogeiva, ACIB | Chairman Edo State Branch |
| 17 | Nasiru Audu Baba | Chairman Taraba State Branch |
| 18 | Mr Ben Anwuri, FCIB | Chairman United Kingdom Branch |
| 19 | Mr Stephen Lekan Olanrewaju, ACIB | Chairman Kwara State Branch |
| 20 | Mr Mustapha Ahmed Baba, ACIB | Chairman Kastina State Branch |
| 21 | Mr Matyek Mashor | Chairman Plateau State Branch |
| BANK'S REPRESENTATIVES | ||
| 22 | Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna, FCIB | Managing Director/CEO Access Bank Plc |
| 23 | Mr. Oliver Alawuba, FCIB | Group Managing Director/CEO United Bank for Africa Plc |
| 24 | Mr. Hamid Joda, FCIB | Managing Director/CE, TAJ Bank |
| 25 | Mr. Elias Igbinakenzua, FCIB | Managing Director/CE, Globus Bank |
| 26 | Mrs. Bukola Smith, FCIB | Managing Director/CE, FSDH Merchant Bank |
| 27 | Mr. Emmanuel Emefienim, FCIB | Managing Director/CE, Premium Trust Bank |
| REGULATORY INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATIVES | ||
| 28 | Dr. Olayemi Micheal Cardoso, FCIB | Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria |
| 29 | Mr. Hassan Bello, FCIB | Managing Director, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) |
| 30 | Mr. Wale Edun | Minister of Finance, Federal Ministry of Finance |
| INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATIVES (Academic) | ||
| 31 | Prof. Chris Jibreel Maiyaki | Ag. Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission |
| 32 | Prof. Idris Bugaje | Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) |
| 33 | Professor Tahir Mamman | Ministry of Education, Federal Ministry of Education |
| SECTIONAL ASSOCIATION'S REPRESENTATIVES | ||
| 34 | Mr. Ebilate Mac-Yoroki | President, Mortgage Bankers Association of Nigeria |
| 35 | Mr Joshua Ukute | President, National Association of Microfinance Banks (NAMB) |
| CO-OPTED MEMBERS | ||
| 36 | Prof. G.O.C Okenwa, FCIB | Co-opted Member |
| 37 | Dr. Nosike Agokei, FCIB | Co-opted Member |
| 38 | Mr. Aliyu Wada- Nas, ACIB | Co-opted Member |
| 39 | Senator. Tony Yaro, HCIB | Co-opted Member |
| 40 | Mr. Ade Bajomo, HCIB | Co-opted Member |
| 41 | Mrs. Risikatu Ahmed, FCIB | Co-opted Member |
| SECRETARY | ||
| 42 | Akin Morakinyo, ACIB, HCIB | Registrar/Chief Executive Officer |
The Governing Council of The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) serves as the apex governing body entrusted with the strategic oversight, policy direction, and ethical stewardship of the Institute. Comprising distinguished professionals and thought leaders from across the banking and finance industry, academia, and allied sectors, the Council plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of banking practice and professional development in Nigeria.
Established under the provisions of the CIBN Act No. 5 of 2007, the Council is responsible for upholding the Institute's core mandate to determine the standards of knowledge and skills to be attained by persons seeking to become members of the banking profession and to promote ethical conduct and professionalism within the banking profession in Nigeria.
Members of the Council are either elected or appointed in accordance with the Institute’s legal framework and governance principles. They are individuals of proven integrity, with vast experience and contributions in various spheres of banking and finance. Collectively, they provide strategic direction, fostering industry collaboration, and ensuring alignment with global best practices.
The Council operates through a number of specialized committees that oversee critical aspects of the Institute’s work, including ethics, finance, capacity building, research, and membership development. These committees play a critical role in ensuring that decisions are informed, inclusive, and strategically aligned with the Institute’s long-term vision.
