The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has conferred Chartered Banker status on three employees of Rokel Commercial Bank (RCBank) and one from Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (Miriam Kama Konteh).

They were inducted as Associate members of the institute on March 22, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria.

The three RCBank staff who successfully completed their final examination in the October 2024 exam diet are now eligible to use the professional designation ‘ACIB’ after their names. The inductees include:

Adikali S. Kamara – Head of Operations, RCBank

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The CIBN 2025 Stream One Induction & Prize Awards Ceremony, themed “What Next?”, was hosted by the institute’s Registrar/Chief Executive, Akin Morakinyo, HCIB, who was also officially sworn in as an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.

In his welcome address, Professor Pius Deji Olarewaju, PhD, FCIB, President and Chairman of the CIBN Council, expressed appreciation for the inductees’ dedication to professional excellence. He also presented a Commendation and Recognition Award to keynote speaker Dr. Sarah Alade, OON, FCIB, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Addressing the new inductees, the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) underscored the significance of continuous learning, strategic thinking, and professionalism in the banking sector. He encouraged them to embrace lifelong learning as they navigate challenges and opportunities in the evolving financial industry.

Other notable awardees at the event included:

Dr. Bala M. Bello, HCIB – Deputy Governor, Operations Directorate, CBN

Mr. Kayode Falowo, HCIB – Chairman, Greenwich Merchant Bank Limited

Mr. Victor Etuokwu, MON, HCIB – Chairman, Board of Directors, Unified Payments Services Ltd

Their remarks served as a source of inspiration for the new associates, urging them to uphold integrity, excellence, and professionalism in their careers.

The three inductees of RCBank are professionals who have achieved a high level of expertise in banking and financial services after going through the rigors of:”

  1. Completion of educational programs and examinations covering key areas such as risk management, ethics, financial analysis, and banking regulations.

  2. Passing professional examinations set by the CIBN.

  3. Gaining relevant work experience in banking and financial services.

  4. Committing to continuous professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance their knowledge.

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) serves as the professional regulatory body for bankers in Nigeria. Established in 1976 as the Nigerian Institute of Bankers, it gained its chartered status in 1990 and is currently governed by the CIBN Act 5 of 2007. The institute is responsible for setting professional banking standards, regulating the industry, and enforcing ethical conduct among its members.

Speaking on behalf of the awardees, Adikali S. Kamara, Head of Operations at RCBank, expressed gratitude for the opportunity and reflected on the challenges faced in pursuing professional banking qualifications in Sierra Leone. He acknowledged the vital role of the Sierra Leone Association of Commercial Banks (SLACB) in facilitating this achievement through its partnership with CIBN.

Kamara also extended appreciation to key stakeholders and training institutions, including Epitoney Investment, Opsy Consult Limited, and CIBN Lagos, as well as individuals such as Shola Taylor-Pearce, Ajayi Rahman, and Opeoluwa Awolesi.

He further recognized the Governor of the Bank of Sierra Leone for his efforts in fostering professional growth within the banking sector.

In his closing remarks, Kamara urged his fellow inductees to uphold the core values of CIBN—Trust, Honesty, and Competence—while striving for excellence in the banking industry. He also expressed special appreciation to Dr. Walton E. Gilpin, Managing Director of RCBank, for his mentorship and guidance.

With this milestone, the new Chartered Bankers are expected to contribute significantly to the advancement of the banking industry in Sierra Leone, Africa, and the global financial landscape.