The Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (CIB Ghana) has held its sixteenth Induction and Graduation Ceremony, the place it celebrated the induction of 110 new chartered bankers, considerably increasing the institute’s skilled neighborhood to a complete of 1,127 chartered members over the previous 5 years.
Speaking on the occasion, held beneath the compelling theme—‘Career Beyond Qualification: Navigating Horizon’Risks’—Chief Executive Officer Robert Dzato reiterated the institute’s dedication to creating trusted professionals within the monetary sector.
“We purpose to place ethics and professionalism on the forefront of our agenda, whilst we pursue our mandate of selling the examine of banking and regulating the observe of the banking occupation in Ghana,” he defined.
In current years, CIB Ghana has launched a number of initiatives to reinforce the {qualifications} of its members, together with the ethics certification, redesigned flagship ACIB qualification, Chartered Banker for Executive Leadership (CBEL) Programme, ESG certification, and the rollout of its Banking Academy that seeks to coach professionals.
These packages, Mr. Dzato defined, are designed to equip bankers with the talents essential to navigate the evolving monetary panorama.
Notably, the gender illustration amongst chartered bankers has improved significantly.
Last yr, 51 p.c of chartered bankers have been feminine. The determine has modified this yr, with 60 p.c of the graduands and inductees being ladies.
“This outstanding progress underscores our dedication to constructing a sustainable and inclusive future for the banking occupation,” he remarked.
Director of Wholesale Banking, Access Bank, Mr. Bruce James, talking on behalf of the Guest Speaker, Managing Director, Olumide Olatunji, Access Bank Ghana PLC, emphasised the significance of moral practices in banking.
“As you step into your roles, keep in mind that integrity and professionalism are the cornerstones of our business. You have the ability to affect constructive change,” he said.
President of CIB Ghana, Benjamin Amenumey, urged the brand new chartered bankers to uphold the values of the occupation.
Echoing these sentiments, he stated, “You are usually not simply graduates; you’re ambassadors of ethics and professionalism. Your journey begins now, and the obligations you carry are important. Make a distinction.”
Awards and recognition
The ceremony additionally recognised excellent people among the many inductees. The youngest graduand, Ian Kofi Bo Arthur, aged 25, works with GCB Bank Plc, whereas the oldest inductee, 55-year-old Evans Sarfo-Kantanka, serves because the CEO of Kumawuman Rural Bank. The general finest inductee, Hilda Agyapong, a crew lead at Access Bank Ghana Plc, was praised for her exemplary efficiency.
As CIB Ghana continues to nurture and develop banking professionals, the institute stays dedicated to fostering a tradition of ethics and professionalism within the monetary sector, guaranteeing that its members are well-equipped to fulfill the challenges of the business, Mr. Dzato added.
