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Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (CIB Ghana) has welcomed 156 professional bankers as Chartered Bankers and graduated five (5) students as professional bankers in a move to bolster the human capacity of the ever-evolving Ghanaian banking industry. 

The newly minted Chartered Bankers, inducted at the 14th ceremony held over the weekend, Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the CIB Ghana auditorium, Accra, brings to more than 800 Chartered Bankers inducted into the fraternity over the past four (4) years. This is in fulfillment of the CIB Ghana’s core mandate of supporting the banking industry’s sustainability through quality human capital development.

The event, held under the theme ‘Redefining Professionalism in Banking Through Ethics’, also marked a significant milestone for CIB Ghana as it coincided with the Institute’s 60th anniversary celebration. The ceremony brought together banking professionals, industry experts, and distinguished guests who gathered to witness the induction of these 156 new members and the graduation of five (5) individuals.

Up next for the Institute is the 27th National Banking and Ethics Conference scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). Also under the theme ‘Redefining Professionalism in Banking Through Ethics’, speakers include Governor, Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison; Mr. Patrick Awuah, Founder and President, Ashesi University; Mr. John Kofi Adomakoh, MD, GCB Bank PLC; and Mr. Benjamin Amenumey, President, CIB Ghana. 

Integrity and transparency

Delivering the keynote address, Mr. Daniel Wilson Addo, FCIB (Hon), Managing Director of Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) Limited, shed light on the importance of ethics in the banking sector, particularly in light of the increasing cases of fraud and unethical behavior. 

He emphasized the need for a return to first principles of banking and highlighted key points from what he called ‘The Bankers’ Creed’ as timeless advice for banking professionals.