ACAMB Unveils New Identity, Inaugurates BoT

The Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks (ACAMB) has unveiled a new identity and inaugurated a fresh board.
The association unveiled its new identity
on Saturday during the gala night which was part of a three-day retreat in Abeokuta.
It also inaugurated its Board of Trustees and reviewed and ratified its constitution at the program.
According to the President of the association, Rasheed Bolarinwa, it will now be known as Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks while retaining its acronym as ACAMB.
Bolarinwa noted that the new identity is more than just a name change but expansion of the association’s mandate.
He added that the evolution symbolises a strategic expansion of the association’s mandate of embracing marketing, stakeholder engagement, sustainability, and reputation management, alongside corporate communication.
“It is the formal expression of what ACAMB has already become: a coalition of innovators and leaders who shape narratives, influence trust, and connect banking to the heartbeat of the Nigerian people.
“We are no longer just communication officers — we are bridge-builders, storytellers, and reputation stewards; ensuring that our industry’s impact is seen, felt, and understood,” he said.
Bolarinwa whose tenure will end in January, 2026 thanked the members for the opportunity to serve the association.
He praised members of the board for their achievements in the banking sector while assuring their commitment towards helping the federal government achieve its one trillion dollars economy.
“The banking industry has evolved and we’ll play our parts to ensure banking penetration gets to the least person on the prosperity ladder,” he said.
He said the gala night was a renewal to reinstate a legacy of a 15 years renaissance.
According to him, “after over 15 years of break the event is back on track, reigniting the association’s shared sense of purpose, learning, and unity as communicators and storytellers of the Nigerian banking industry.”
The inauguration of the new board of trustees was conducted by Prof. Pius Olarenwaju, President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN)
The new board has as Chairman, Dr Tunde Lemo, former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) with three past ACAMB presidents: Nkechi Ali-Balogun, Lanre Alabi and Eddy Ademosu as members.
Other members also inaugurated at the event included: Epa Eboigbe, Hajiya Lantana Ahmed, Folake Ani-Mumuney and Fadekemi Ajakaiye.
Lemo in an acceptance speech on behalf of the new board, thanked ACAMB for finding them worthy of the tasks ahead while pledging commitment towards the growth of the banking sector and Nigeria’s economy.
Earlier, the traditional ruler of Owu kingdom, Prof. Saka Matemilola in a goodwill message, said the nations banking sector had evolved to rival banks in developed countries.
Matemilola represented by Chief Abiodun Lasile praised the nation’s banking sector for its role in stabilising the Naira while also calling for improvements.
He expressed joy at the choice of Abeokuta for the retreat.
Prof. Pius Olanrewaju, President, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), commended the excellent performance of ACAMB in managing image and reputation of banks and other financial institutions in the country.
Olarenwaju advised the association to continue its functions of bridging the gaps between the sector and the public.
The national retreat of ACAMB which began on Friday in Abeokuta had the theme: “Banks Recapitalisation and Beyond: Amplifying Brand Resilience and Stakeholders’ Financial Inclusivity.”