CIBN moves to improve members knowledge, skills
Chima Azubuike, Gombe
Registrar, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Seye Awojobi, has said banking certification programmes are set up to provide candidates with specialised knowledge and skills in specific areas of interest, adding that it help the transform competencies in different job roles, functions in banking and finance industry.
He disclosed this on Friday, during the institute’s virtual meeting on the New Banking Professional Examination and Certification Syllabi.
Awojobi who delivered a paper on Syllabus for Bankers of Today and the Future said, “Strong emphasis will be placed on technology, digital skills and Innovation as well as provide a pathway for attaining the flagship Associateship of Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB) Qualification.
“In total, there are seventeen (17) Certification programmes for the examinations. Completion of relevant Certification Programme(s) will count as exemptions in attaining the ACIB flagship Examinations.
“The Global Banking Industry is striving to remain relevant in today’s era of unprecedented speed, innovation and disruption of age-long processes. Practitioners, Academicians as well as both existing and intending Bankers must therefore endeavour to acquire the appropriate hard and soft skills to be relevant in the Banking Community. There are four (4) Skills for success in the world of banking which includes; Industry knowledge, Analytical thinking and entrepreneurial mindset, Resilience in high-pressure environments and Visionary focus.”
The Registrar further said that the review of the banking professional examination syllabus is timely, stressing that the future of work is now.
“Bankers of the future ought to then be intentional about acquiring the skills and competencies that will make them relevant in the face of the major transformations in the Financial Services Industry.
“We at The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) remain committed to delivering highly relevant, respected, recognised certifications to the local and global Financial Services Industry. We will therefore appreciate your continued support in this regard.
“The Banking Professional Examinations Regulations and Syllabus is reviewed every five years to ensure that the content are contemporary and cover emerging relevant issues within and outside the banking and finance industry.
“PwC Nigeria Ltd, a renowned and one of the Big (4) four Consulting Firms was engaged to develop the contents of the Banking Professional Examinations & Certifications Syllabi due to its understanding of the emerging trends in the industry, proposed approach and technical expertise, experience.
“This is in line with what obtains in Hong Kong, Singapore and United Kingdom where the services of Consultants were used to develop their examination syllabi. In the case of Singapore,” Awojobi added.
