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The Association of Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has elected a new set of executives to lead the association for the next two years.
The election took place at the association’s 2026 Annual General Meeting in Lagos.
New Executives:
- President: Babajide Sipe (Bank of Industry)
- First Vice President: Chinwe Bode-Akinwande (FirstBank)
- Second Vice President: Morolake Philip-Ladipo (Wema Bank)
- General Secretary: Olugbenga Owootomo (Polaris Bank)
- Financial Secretary: Halima Ishak (Jaiz Bank)
- Assistant General Secretary: Ademola Adesola (Parallex Bank)
- Treasurer: Unoaku Temitope Anyadike (Guaranty Trust Bank)
- Publicity Secretary: Abiodun Coker (United Bank for Africa)
- Social Secretary: MacQueen Afolabi
In his acceptance speech, the new President, Babajide Sipe, expressed gratitude to members for their confidence and outlined the focus of his tenure.
He promised to lead with courage, intention, and purpose, with a focus on mentorship, career development, and advocacy for members.
“I’m truly grateful for the trust and the honour that you bestowed on me to serve you as your president. I promise to lead with courage, intention and purpose. My leadership will be anchored on four simple pillars, mentorship and career development, strengthening outcomes relevant within the banking industry, active member engagement and strong representation and advocacy. Above all, I will be an unrelenting advocate for our members, for the strategic value of our profession. My key focus is growth, growth for members, growth for the association, and ensuring that the values of ACAMB are protected.
”We will move this association forward with unity, courage and intent. I promise to serve with courage, purpose and strictly in the interest of our members.”
The newly-elected first VP in her vote of thanks, reassure ACAMB members that the new team was going to deliver on their promise, “We have no doubt in our minds, that this EXCO will do great. Thank you for the support.”
Key Takeaways:
- The new team aims to deliver on their promise to members
- The association will focus on growth, unity, and advocacy for members
Meanwhile, Mr. Rasheed Bolarinwa, the immediate past President of ACAMB, advised the new executives to engage with universities and regulatory bodies to promote the industry’s interests. He also urged members to protect the banking industry and its reputation.
On the approaching deadline for recapitalization, Bolarinwa expressed confidence that there was no cause for concern, and any mergers or acquisitions would be beneficial to the industry.
