ACAMB Elects New Executive Council for 2026-2028 Term, Abiodun Coker Named Publicity Secretary

ACAMB has elected new Executive Council for 2026-2028 Term and Abiodun Coker named Publicity Secretary.

 

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Association of Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has inaugurated its new executive council for the 2026-2028 term, featuring seasoned professionals from leading financial institutions.

 

The election, conducted during ACAMB’s Annual General Meeting in Lagos on Thursday, saw Babajide Sipe of the Bank of Industry elected President; Chinwe Bode-Akinwande of FirstBank as First Vice President; Morolake Philip-Ladipo of Wema Bank as Second Vice President; Abiodun Coker of UBA as Publicity Secretary; Olugbenga Owootomo of Polaris Bank as General Secretary; 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.

 

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In his inaugural address, President Sipe outlined a purposeful agenda anchored on four pillars: mentorship and career development; strengthening outcomes relevant to the banking industry; active member engagement; and strong representation and advocacy.

 

“I will be an unrelenting advocate for our members and 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,” Sipe stated.

 

First Vice President Bode-Akinwande, delivering the vote of thanks, urged collective effort from members. “The job of amplification is for each and every one of us. We have heard the feedback and are ready to hit the ground running. We have no doubt in our minds that this EXCO will do great,” she said.

 

Outgoing President Rasheed Bolarinwa highlighted his tenure’s achievements, particularly in professionalising the membership through structured arrangements with regulatory bodies. He also expressed optimism over ongoing bank recapitalisation exercises, reassuring members that mergers and acquisitions would benefit the industry and workforce.

 

As the new executive council assumes office, the spotlight is on its commitment to driving growth, unity, and robust advocacy for the banking communications community.