Rwandan President Paul Kagame, other African leaders, prominent bankers, major economic players, captains of industries, regulators, policy makers, members of the academic community and other stakeholders in the banking and finance as well as the fintech industry, are set to converge in Nigeria next month for the 14th Annual Banking and Finance Conference.
The conference which is predicated on the need to reposition the Banking and Finance Industry as a catalyst for economic recovery, inclusive growth, and transformation, is centered on moving the future of Nigeria forward.
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Speaking on the event, which is themed “ECONOMIC RECOVERY, INCLUSION AND TRANSFORMATION: THE ROLE OF BANKING & FINANCE”, the Chairman, Consultative Committee of 14th Annual Banking & Finance Conference and GMD/CEO, Access Bank Plc, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, stated that apart from providing participants a veritable platform to connect with other professionals and industry stakeholders across the world, it promises to be intellectually stimulating.
“The millennials, GenY and GenZ have been considered as part of the primary target group for this year’s Conference and adequate provision has been made for their robust involvement and participation”, Wigwe stated.
Wigwe who further stated that the event is an annual knowledge, thought sharing, and solution-based forum for all stakeholders: policymakers, regulators, operators, service providers, members of the academia, and clients in the Financial Services Industry, disclosed that the event is set to make history as the largest gathering of Bankers in world. Noting that this year’s event is a paradigm shift from previous conferences, with a strategy to enhance the quality of knowledge shared and full comprehension of the various topics to be discussed at the event.
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“It will provide a medium for practitioners within the Industry and beyond to share experiences, exchange ideas and proffer pragmatic insights on contemporary issues affecting the sector and the economy”, Wigwe said.
Dignitaries expected to grace the occasion include President Muhammadu Buhari, President Paul Kagame, Professor Yemi, Osinbajo, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State; Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance, and Mr. Mohammed Musa, Minister, Federal Capital Territory and many others, while the governor of Central Bank of Nigeria , Mr. Godwin Emefiele, will be the chief host of the event.