ACAMB Unveil New Executive Team as Sipe,Biodun Coker of UBA Emerge.
Babajide Sipe,Chinwe-Bode Akinwande,Abiodun Coker and others have emerged among the new executive committee members of the Association of Corporate Communications and Marketing Professionals of Nigerian Banks [ACAMB].
The members of the new executive council, who are to steer its affairs for the year 2026-2028 term, were elected on Thursday.
The election held during the association’s Annual General Meeting in Lagos, saw seasoned professionals from across the banking landscape elected to key positions.
The newly Constituted executive are Babajide Sipe of the Bank of Industry as President;Chinwe Bode-Akinwande of First Bank of Nigeria plc. as First Vice President;Morolake Philp-Ladipo of wema Bank as Second Vice President,Abiodun Coker of United Bank for Africa[UBA] as the Publicity Secretary,Olugbenga Owootomon from Polaris Bank as General Secretary; Halima Ishak from Jaiz Bank as Financial Secretary,Ademola Adesola from Parallex Bank as Assistant General Secretary,Unoaku Temitope Anyadike from Guaranty Trust Bank as Treasurer and Macqueen Afolabi from Zenith Bank as Social Secretary.
In his inaugural address, President Sipe expressed profound gratitude for the confidence reposed in him, outlining a purposeful agenda for his tenure.
He said: “I promise to lead with courage, intention, and purpose.
“My leadership will be anchored on four pillars: mentorship and career development; strengthening outcomes relevant within the banking industry; active member engagement; and strong representation and advocacy.
“I will be an unrelenting advocate for our members and for the strategic value of our profession.
“My key focus is growth: Growth for members, growth for the association, and ensuring that the values of ACAMB are protected.”
Bode-Akinwande, who gave the vote of thanks, rallied members for collective effort.
She said: “The job of amplification is for each and every one of us.
“We have heard the feedback and are ready to hit the ground running.
”She reassured members of the new Executive Council’s dedication, stating: “We have no doubt in our minds that this EXCO will do great.”
The immediate past President, Rasheed Bolarinwa, highlighted the achievements of his tenure, notably in professionalizing the membership.
Bolarinwa said: “We facilitated structured arrangements with regulatory bodies, enabling our seasoned professionals to formalize their certifications.
“Today, there’s hardly anyone in banking communication who does not belong to key professional groups.”
Commenting on the ongoing bank recapitalization exercise, the former president allayed fears, expressing optimism.
He said: “There are no issues.
“If mergers and acquisitions happen, it will be for the good of the industry and its workforce.
“There is no cause for alarm.”
As the new executive assumes office, all eyes are on its pledge to drive growth, unity, and vigorous advocacy for the banking communications community
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