The Association of Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has ushered in a new era of leadership, electing a fresh executive council to steer the association’s affairs for the 2026–2028 term.
At the Annual General Meeting held in Lagos on Thursday, members selected a diverse group of seasoned professionals from Nigeria’s top financial institutions to lead the body.
Babajide Sipe of the Bank of Industry emerged as the new President.
He is joined in the presidency by Chinwe Bode-Akinwande of FirstBank as First Vice President and Morolake Philip-Ladipo of Wema Bank as Second Vice President.
The association entrusted the role of Publicity Secretary to Abiodun Coker of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), while Olugbenga Owootomo of Polaris Bank was elected General Secretary.
The executive team is further strengthened by Halima Ishak of Jaiz Bank as Financial Secretary, Ademola Adesola of Parallex Bank as Assistant General Secretary, Unoaku Temitope Anyadike of Guaranty Trust Bank as Treasurer, and MacQueen Afolabi of Zenith Bank as Social Secretary.
In his inaugural address, President Sipe expressed gratitude for the confidence reposed in him, outlining a four-pillar agenda focused on mentorship, industry relevance, active member engagement, and strong advocacy.
He pledged to lead with “courage, intention, and purpose,” promising to be an unrelenting advocate for the strategic value of the communication profession.
“My key focus is growth, growth for members, growth for the association, and ensuring that the values of ACAMB are protected,” Sipe stated.
Chinwe Bode-Akinwande, delivering the vote of thanks, rallied members toward a collective effort, emphasizing that the task of amplifying the association’s impact belongs to everyone.
She reassured the body of the new council’s readiness to hit the ground running.
Reflecting on the state of the association, immediate past President Rasheed Bolarinwa highlighted his administration’s success in professionalizing the membership through structured partnerships with regulatory bodies.
He noted that certification has become the standard among banking communication professionals.
Bolarinwa also addressed the current climate regarding the ongoing bank recapitalization exercise.
He allayed fears regarding potential industry shifts, noting that if mergers and acquisitions occur, they will ultimately serve the good of the industry and its workforce.
As the new executives assume office, expectations are high for them to deliver on their pledges of unity, professional growth, and vigorous advocacy for the banking communications community.
