BOI’s Sipe, FirstBank’s Bode-Akinwande, UBA’s Abiodun Coker, Others To Lead ACAMB’s Renewed Drive
With the emergence of a new Executive Council, the Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has positioned itself as a stronger collective voice for Nigeria’s banking industry, setting the stage for another round of impressive performance driven by a high-quality crop of industry experts set to lead its new administration.
The new leadership, inaugurated at ACAMB’s Annual General Meeting held in Lagos on Thursday, brings together some of the most experienced and respected communication and marketing professionals across Nigeria’s financial sector, reinforcing the association’s role as a strategic force within the banking ecosystem.
Babajide Sipe of the Bank of Industry (BOI) was elected President, with Chinwe Bode-Akinwande of FirstBank emerging as First Vice President, and Morolake Philip-Ladipo of Wema Bank as Second Vice President.
Other members of the newly constituted Executive Council include Abiodun Coker of United Bank for Africa (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.
The composition of the EXCO reflects a deliberate balance of institutional depth, cross-bank representation and professional excellence, positioning ACAMB not just as a professional body, but as a coordinated industry voice shaping standards, ethics and strategic communication practice in Nigeria’s banking sector.
In his inaugural address, President Babajide Sipe framed ACAMB’s future as one anchored on influence, relevance and impact across the financial services industry.
“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,” Sipe said.
He emphasised that his administration would focus on both professional growth and institutional visibility.
“My focus is growth — growth for members, growth for the association, and safeguarding the core values of ACAMB,” he added, signalling a leadership direction aimed at consolidating ACAMB’s relevance as a strategic stakeholder in the banking industry.
First Vice President, Chinwe Bode-Akinwande, reinforced the collective responsibility of members in projecting ACAMB as a credible industry platform.
“The job of amplification is for each and every one of us,” she said. “We have listened to the feedback from members and we are ready to hit the ground running.” She expressed confidence in the new leadership, assuring members that “this EXCO will do great.”
The immediate past President, Rasheed Bolarinwa, highlighted the institutional gains recorded under his tenure, particularly in strengthening professionalism and regulatory alignment within the sector.
“We facilitated structured engagements with regulatory bodies, enabling experienced professionals to formalise their certifications,” he said, noting that professional standardisation has become a defining feature of banking communications practice in Nigeria.
