The Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (CIB Ghana) has unveiled a trio of bold initiatives designed to deepen skilled requirements, management capability, and digital competence inside the nation’s banking sector.
At a high-profile occasion in Accra, attended by Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of
the Financial institution of Ghana (BoG), the Institute launched its new Digital Academy and Department CEO Programmes, because it relaunched The Ghanaian Banker Journal.
These initiatives, spearheaded by Mr. Benjamin Amenumey, FCIB, President of CIB Ghana, and Mr. Robert Dzato, ACIB, the Institute’s Chief Government Officer, replicate a strategic response to the evolving calls for of the banking panorama.
With the rise of cyber threats, regulatory tightening, and fast digital transformation, the Institute’s management framed these efforts as a well timed intervention to construct resilience {and professional}ism throughout the monetary sector.
“The banking business is at a pivotal second. By means of these initiatives, we’re equipping professionals with cutting-edge expertise, fostering knowledge-sharing, and driving innovation to make sure Ghana’s monetary sector stays resilient and aggressive,” Mr. Dzato stated throughout the launch at CIB Ghana’s East Legon Head Workplace.
On the coronary heart of the launch was the Digital Academy, which represents a big shift in how skilled growth is delivered. The e-learning plattype presents programs in rising fields similar to synthetic intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, and digital banking. It’s designed to supply accessible, high-quality studying to bankers looking for to adapt to the digital period.
CIB Ghana additionally launched the Department CEO Programme, a rigorous management growth observe concentrating on Department, Regional, and Operational Managers. The programme serves as an accelerated path to the Affiliate Chartered Banker (ACIB) designation and is structured round strategic modules together with danger handlement, digital banking, and regulatory compliance. Delivered in three ranges, it combines sensible case research with facilitator-led instruction and requires a minimal 50 p.c go fee to progress.
The third pillar of the launch was a newly revitalised version of The Ghanaian Banker Journal, a publication that goals to supply well timed insights, professional evaluation, and sector commentary. Featuring contributions from thought leaders and practitioners, the journal is positioned as a platform to boost business discourse and knowledge-sharing amongst professionals.
Governor Asiama commended the Institute’s efforts, noting their alignment with the central financial institution’s priorities, stating: “The Department CEO Programme, alongsidefacet the Digital Academy and The Ghanaian Banker Journal, demonstrates CIB Ghana’s commitment to advancing professionalism in banking.”
He added that the efforts align with the central financial institution’s imaginative and prescient for a digitally inclusive and ethically sound monetary sector.
Talking on behalf of the governing council, Mr. Samuel Manu Asiama, Vice President of the Institute, highlighted the broader significance of the initiatives: “This launch marks not only a milestone, however a motion. By empowering professionals in any respect ranges, we’re setting a brand new standard for moral, knowledgeable, and agile banking in Ghana.”
