The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Patrick Akinwuntan, Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria as chairman of next year’s Consultative Committee for the 13th Annual Banking and Finance conference.
A statement by the institute said the choice of Akinwuntan is hinged on his bank’s massive and consistent support for the Institute over the years, expressing confidence in his ability to deliver based on his antecedents.
The Conference Consultative Committee, will as part of its responsibility, determine the conference venue; theme and sub-themes; secure the acceptance of the conference facilitators and design the conference programme of events, amongst others
The CIBN Annual Conference provides a platform for all stakeholders in the financial services industry which Include policy maker’s regulators, operators, clients, etc. to share experiences and exchange ideas on contemporary issues affecting the sector and the economy at large.

Photo caption Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan (middle) making an acceptance speech during the inauguration of his committee at the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Lagos headquarters. With him are President/Chairman of Council, Uche Olowu (second right); the 1st Vice President, CIBN, Bayo Olugbemi (right); the institute’s Registrar, Seye Awojobi (left); and Managing Director, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan;