Wema Bank CEO Chairs CIBN 2026 Banking Conference

In Short

• Wema Bank CEO Moruf Oseni has been named chairman of the consultative committee for CIBN’s 19th Annual Banking and Finance Conference.
• The event holds on September 8 and 9, 2026 in Abuja.
• Organisers say the agenda includes youth-focused sessions, cybersecurity programmes, and a new women-focused programme.

What Happened

Wema Bank CEO Moruf Oseni will chair the consultative committee for the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria’s annual banking conference in 2026. Oseni leads Wema Bank, one of Nigeria’s long-running commercial banks.

The CIBN event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8 and Wednesday, September 9, 2026. It will take place at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.

CIBN describes the conference as a knowledge-sharing forum for policymakers, regulators, banks, development partners, technology providers, academics, and business leaders. The theme is “Building a Resilient Economy in an Era of Disruptions: Strategic Imperatives for the Banking and Financial Services Industry.”

Oseni said this year’s edition will include “bespoke youth-focused and cyber security programmes.” Cybersecurity means protecting systems and customer data from digital attacks, like fraud, account takeover, and ransomware.

He also said the conference will feature a women-focused programme for the first time. CIBN plans to document resolutions from the conference and submit them to policymakers as a communique, which is a formal summary of agreed recommendations.

Why It Matters

Nigeria’s banking sector is under pressure from fraud, evolving regulation, and shifting customer expectations around digital services. Conferences like this influence what gets prioritised next, including cyber risk controls, consumer protection, and investment in talent.

For operators building or selling fintech and bank software, the speaker list matters. The event is expected to draw senior government officials and regulators, including the CBN governor, which can shape policy direction and procurement signals for the next year.