Nume Ekeghe 

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, is set to address industry leaders and top financial sector stakeholders at the 2025 Annual Bankers’ Dinner organised by The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). 

CIBN in a statement noted that the high-profile event, scheduled for 28 November 2025, remains one of the most prestigious gatherings in Nigeria’s financial sector and will take place in Lagos this weekend.

Recognised as a major agenda-setting platform, the Annual Bankers’ Dinner offers the CBN Governor the opportunity to articulate monetary policy direction, review economic developments, outline regulatory expectations.

CIBN President and Chairman of Council, Prof. Pius Deji Olanrewaju, stated that this year’s edition, which is the 60th, underscores the sector’s commitment to strengthening financial intermediation, enhancing system resilience, and supporting sustainable economic growth. He added that the Governor will be sharing perspectives on economic policies and financial market developments in the year, as well as the economic outlook for the year ahead.

Chairman of the planning committee and MD/CEO of Premium Trust Bank, Dr. Emmanuel Emefienim assured that this year’s dinner will be exceptional, noting that several activities have been carefully integrated into the programme to engage and delight participants.