The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria has appointed Akin Morakinyo as the Registrar/Chief Executive of the Institute.
The appointment, which takes effect from November 1, 2022,
was according to the Head of Corporate Communications, Mrs Folake Akintayo,
announced at the meeting of the Institute’s Governing Council held on Thursday,
29th September 2022.
An experienced business leader and an Honorary Senior Member
of the Institute, Morakinyo succeeds Dr Seye Awojobi, FCIB who is retiring
following the completion of his tenure.
The Registrar-designate joined the services of the institute
in 2012 as an Assistant Director, and through a dint of hard work and exemplary
leadership, he rose through the ranks to become the Director/Group Head of
Membership Services in 2019.
In this capacity, he contributed to the development and
execution of the institute’s current strategic focus and in conjunction with
the leadership has upheld the sanctity and prestige of the institute’s
membership.
Asides from his experience at the Institute, Morakinyo was
an Assistant General Manager at the United Bank for Africa, where he served as
the Head of the Academy. Before venturing into banking, Morakinyo had risen to
managerial roles within the telecommunications industry, where he also was in
charge of staff Training and Development, Quality Assurance Management,
Business Process Management, Special Projects, MIS/IS Support and Operations
Development.
While congratulating him, the President/Chairman of the
Council, Dr Ken Opara described the appointment as a call to service and
expressed confidence that Morakinyo will continue to discharge his duties with
absolute dedication.
He was confident that the new Registrar/ Chief Executive
will uphold ethics and professionalism which is the hallmark of the banking
industry in performing his role.
In the same vein, he congratulated the outgoing Registrar/Chief
Executive, Dr. Awojobi for meritoriously serving the Institute as well as his
contribution to its further development.
Dr Opara wished him the best in his future endeavour.
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