The Association of Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has elected a new executive council drawn from major financial institutions to lead the body from 2026 to 2028.
The ACAMB announced the new council members in a statement on Thursday.
The new leadership emerged during the association’s Annual General Meeting held in Lagos on Thursday, following an election involving professionals from across the banking sector.
Babajide Sipe of Bank of Industry emerged as president, with Chinwe Bode-Akinwande of FirstBank elected first vice president and Morolake Philip-Ladipo of Wema Bank named second vice president.
Other members of the executive council are Abiodun Coker of United Bank for Africa as publicity secretary, Olugbenga Owootomo of Polaris Bank as general secretary and Halima Ishak of Jaiz Bank as financial secretary.
Ademola Adesola of Parallex Bank was elected assistant general secretary, Unoaku Temitope Anyadike of Guaranty Trust Bank emerged treasurer, while MacQueen Afolabi of Zenith Bank was named social secretary.
In his acceptance speech, Sipe thanked members for their trust and outlined the priorities that would guide his leadership.
“I promise to lead with courage, intention, and purpose. My leadership will be anchored on four pillars: mentorship and career development; strengthening outcomes relevant within the banking industry; active member engagement; and strong representation and advocacy,” he said.
He said his administration would prioritise growth and protection of the association’s values while promoting the strategic relevance of the profession.
“I will be an unrelenting advocate for our members and for the strategic value of our profession,” he said.
“My key focus is growth—growth for members, growth for the association, and ensuring that the values of ACAMB are protected.”
Bode-Akinwande, first vice president of the association, urged members to support the new leadership while delivering the vote of thanks.
“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,” she said.
She expressed confidence in the new executive council, assuring members of its commitment to effective leadership.
“We have no doubt in our minds that this EXCO will do great,” she said.
Rasheed Bolarinwa, immediate past president of the association, reflected on his tenure and highlighted progress in professionalising banking communications practice.
“We facilitated structured arrangements with regulatory bodies, enabling our seasoned professionals to formalise their certifications. Today, there’s hardly anyone in banking communication who does not belong to key professional groups,” he said.
Bolarinwa also addressed concerns around the ongoing bank recapitalisation exercise, expressing optimism about its outcome.
“There are no issues. If mergers and acquisitions happen, it will be for the good of the industry and its workforce. There is no cause for alarm,” he said.
The new executive council is expected to focus on unity, professional growth and stronger advocacy for communication and marketing professionals within the banking industry.
