The Institute
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) is the umbrella professional body for bankers in Nigeria.
Corporate Information
A central feature of the chequered history of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria has been the sustained struggle to enthrone professional excellence in the banking industry in Nigeria..
on the principle of “Trust and Honesty”, has not been easy considering the numerous problems
associated with a developing banking
industry and the Nigerian economy in general.
and consequently passed a resolution for the establishment of the Local Centre of the Institute of Bankers, London, in Nigeria with the mandate of promoting banking education in Nigeria and esprit-de-corps among professional bankers.
But it was not until 1977 that it became operational and autonomous. The metamorphosis of the Local Centre into the Nigerian Institute of Bankers represents a story of particular worth in that the attainment of this autonomous status was a fulfillment of a dream long conceived.
To be a global reference point for skills and conduct in the banking and finance industry.
- THE CIBN VISION
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Innovation
- Ethics
The most significant landmark in the Institute’s history is the attainment of a Chartered Status, achieved on May 18th, 1990 by the Federal Government Act No. 12 of 1990. Published in official gazette No. 27 of May 18, 1990, the Decree gives backing to the Institute to control entry into the banking profession set standards for bankers to comply with and maintain professional ethics through sanctions of erring members. The promulgation of this enabling decree is no doubt in recognition of the untainted records of the legion of successes recorded in the few years of the Institute’s existence. Furthermore, it provides for a change in nomenclature from Nigerian Institute of Bankers to the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).
The Institute has corporate and individual members. Corporate members are:
The Central Bank of Nigeria,
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, all Deposit Money Banks, Development Banks, Mortgage Banks,
Microfinance Banks and Discount Houses.
The Institute shall have responsibility to :
1. Determine the standards of knowledge and skills to be attained by persons seeking to become
members of the banking profession;
2. Secure in accordance the provisions of this act, the establishment and maintenance of a register of
members of the banking profession in the categories of ordinary members, student members, graduate members,
associates, honorary senior members,
honorary fellow and fellows of the Institute and a register of corporate members.
3. Conduct professional examinations leading to the awards of
certificates as may be prescribed by the Institute; and
4. Ensure the furtherance, maintenance and observance of ethical standards and
professionalism among practitioners of the banking profession in Nigeria.
The objectives of the Institute include:
1. To be Africa’s foremost and most influential professional body in
the provision of capacity building in banking and finance industry.
2. To broaden value-add and relevance and therefore membership base.
3. To deliver through technologies, distinctive and excellent banking and finance professional certification;
accreditation; and continuous professional development required for competence building.
4. To support and assist members’ lifelong education and development needs throughout their entire career.
5. To continue to provide leadership on research and intellectual discourse on
emerging trends in banking and finance sectors and regulations in Africa.
6. To continually promote the institutional frameworks for supporting and maintaining the relevance of
ethics and professionalism in the banking and finance industry in particular and supporting the Government in
creating a corruption free society while
placing special emphasis on internationally acceptable standards of best practice.
7. To focus on attaining sustainable learning and professional development through creative alliances and
partners with regulators, operators and other relevant agencies and service providers for mutual benefits.
8. To make the Institute financially independent by ensuring that there is a balance in CIBN’s funding sources.
9. Development of staff - improve people management practices through competitive compensation structure and
staff capacity building.
