By Ben Igbokwe
Mr. Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is set to provide the much expected insight into the 2021 Nigerian economy as anxiety and concerns grow over the second wave of economic recession which the country has slid into.
The apex bank boss will use the platform of the 55th Annual Bankers Dinner, which is an annual event organized by The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), scheduled on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos at 5.00 p.m,, to present the Banking Industry’s score card for the current year as well as provide economic insight into the monetary policy and regulatory direction for the coming year.
The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other state Governors, are expected to grace the occasion as special guests of honour at the event where top Executives of Banks and non-bank institutions including CEOs and Chairmen, Diplomatic Missions, top government functionaries, legislators, accomplished businessmen, academics and other stakeholders are usually gathered to interact and network under a pleasant social setting, a statement from the Institute said.
Other top dignitaries that are expected to grace the Occasion include Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON, President/Chairman, Dangote Group; Mr. Fola Adeola, FCIB, OFR, mni, Chairman, Fate Foundation, Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo, President, Nigerian Stock Exchange; Chief Michael Ade-Ojo, OON, Chairman, Elizade Nigeria Limited; Dr. Tony Elumelu, Chairman, Heirs Holdings; Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim, FCIB, Managing Director/Chief Executive, NDIC; all Deputy Governors and Directors of Central Bank of Nigeria; all Chairmen and Managing Directors/CEOs of banks; Mr. Wale Tinubu, Chairman, Oando Plc; Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Airtel Nigeria Ltd among others.
Mr. Bayo Olugbemi, FCIB, President/Chairman of Council, CIBN, will deliver the Welcome Address while Mr. ‘Seye Awojobi, FCIB, Registrar/CEO, CIBN give the vote of thanks.
The Organising Committee of this year’s edition of the Dinner is Chaired by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Sterling Bank Plc, Mr. Abubakar Sulieman.
According to the Institute, over 1,500 participants, across the world are expected to participate in the dinner both physically and virtually with strict adherence to the protocol against the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.