Moruf Oseni, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Wema Bank Plc, has been appointed Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) 2026 Annual Banking Conference.
Wema Bank MD/CEO Moruf Oseni will serve as Chairman of the Consultative Committee for the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) 19th Annual Banking and Finance Conference, taking place on September 8–9 in Abuja.
At CIBN’s premier knowledge-sharing platform, the annual conference brings together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, technology providers and academics to tackle critical challenges facing the financial sector and the broader economy. The 2026 event marks the 19th edition of the annual gathering.
Centered on the theme “Building a Resilient Economy in an Era of Disruptions: Strategic Imperatives for the Banking and Financial Services Industry,” the conference aims to generate practical insights to strengthen institutions and drive sustained growth in Nigeria’s banking sector. Key resolutions will be compiled into an official communiqué and shared with policymakers and industry stakeholders to guide strategic alignment, policy formulation, and global best practices.
At a pre-conference press briefing, Oseni highlighted that the 2026 event will be the most impactful edition in years, emphasizing its focus on substance over mere scale. He noted that the agenda features a strategic mix of business sessions, cybersecurity workshops and youth-centered programs designed to foster actionable solutions alongside key industry powerhouses and decision-makers.
Highlighting a major milestone, this year’s conference will launch its first-ever women-focused program to explore female leadership in driving economic resilience and inclusion. Oseni noted that this initiative aligns directly with Wema Bank’s mission to foster innovation and empower diverse groups across the economy.
Expressing pride in leading the committee, Oseni thanked the CIBN for their trust and highlighted the event as a platform to scale positive economic impact inviting stakeholders to join in shaping a more resilient financial ecosystem.
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Since assuming the role of MD/CEO at Wema Bank, Oseni has driven high-impact initiatives nationwide focusing on key demographics such as women, youth, SMEs and commercial businesses.
With Moruf Oseni at the helm of the organizing committee, the 19th CIBN Conference is poised to deliver measurable industry impact combining high-level policy dialogue with targeted programs on cybersecurity, women and youth to drive meaningful change.
Other high-profile dignitaries expected to attend include President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele, Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso and CIBN President Dr. Dele Alabi alongside key leaders from government regulatory bodies and the private sector.
