President of Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Dr Ken Opara has inaugurated the new CIBN Bankers Hall, a legacy project endowed by the institute to the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Kwara State.
Opara emphasised the importance of collaboration between academia and the banking industry, reiterating CIBN’s commitment to nurturing a culture of excellence and professionalism within the banking sector.
He said the inauguartion of the CIBN Bankers Hall represents a milestone achievement and a renewed commitment to advancing banking education and promoting sustainable development in Nigeria.
He appreciated stakeholders, partners, and well-wishers who contributed to the success of the project and invited them to join in celebrating this historic occasion.
The Acting Vice Chancellor, KWASU, Prof. Shaykh Luqman Jimoh, appreciated the institute immensely for the gesture and promised to keep the hall in good shape.
Dignitaries at the event included Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu Gambari; Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Kwara State, Dr. Mary Arinde; First Vice President of the CIBN, Prof. Pius Olanrewaju Registrar and Chief Executive, CIBN, Akin Morakinyo.