Dr. Babatunde Onadeko, the Chief of Staff to former Ogun State Governor and current Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has been appointed as a member of the Business and Government Relations Committee by the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).
This esteemed committee plays a crucial role in enhancing the Institute’s advocacy and fostering relationships between the Institute, policymakers, and private sector leaders.
The committee’s mandate includes providing access and mediation between the Institute and key stakeholders to deepen the Institute’s robust advocacy programme.
While expressing gratitude for the appointment, Dr. Onadeko explained that it is tasked with establishing and maintaining relationships with top government officials across all arms—executive, legislative at federal and state levels—as well as influential players in Nigeria’s private sector.
According to him, the committee aims to attract high-profile influencers to the Institute’s programmes and expedite the passage of the CIBN Act currently under review.
The 20-member committee is chaired by Senator Tokunbo Abiru, FCA, FCIB, former Managing Director of Polaris Bank, with Dr. Tony Okpanachi serving as Vice-Chairman. Other notable members include Mr. Allen Onyeama, FCIB (Chairman, Air-Peace), Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, FCIB (Chairman, Odu’a Investment Co. Ltd.)and Mrs. Bukola Smith, HCIB (MD/CEO, FSDH Merchant Bank).
Others are Prof. Remi Bakare, Hajia Risi L. Ahmed, FCIB, Mr. Frank Aigbogun (Publisher/CEO, BusinessDay), and Mrs. Bolaji Agbede, HCIB (Acting MD/Group CEO, Access Holdings), while the CIBN Registrar/CEO, Mr. Akin Morakinyo, HCIB, will serve as the committee’s secretary.
Dr. Onadeko’s commitment to the CIBN is well-documented.
He previously served as a member of the Capacity Building and Certification Committee for two terms between 2020 and 2024.
His extensive experience and dedication to the banking sector are expected to significantly contribute to the committee’s goals and the Institute’s mission of strengthening ties between the banking industry and government entities.
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