CIB Ghana Launches 2025 Bankers’ Week, Championing Ethical and Tech-Savvy Banking
The Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (CIB Ghana) has officially launched its 2025 Bankers’ Week, reinforcing its mission to cultivate a new generation of banking professionals. The Institute is focusing on developing individuals who are not only adept at navigating technological disruption but are also firmly grounded in strong ethical principles.
Preparing for the Future of Finance
Speaking at the launch event held at the University of Ghana, Legon, the Chief Executive Officer of CIB Ghana, Mr. Robert Dzato, outlined the Institute’s strategic vision. He emphasized the critical need for a banking workforce that is highly skilled, resilient, and capable of meeting rapidly evolving customer expectations in a digital age.
“The future of banking will belong to institutions that combine technology with trust,” Mr. Dzato stated. “We are preparing banking professionals not only to embrace digital transformation but to do so anchored in professionalism, integrity, and strong ethical values.”
A Theme of Resilience and Responsibility
This year’s celebration is anchored by the theme: ‘Building Future-Ready Banks: Ethical Leadership, Sustainable Finance and Currency Stability’. This theme underscores a comprehensive commitment to enhancing competence, integrity, and strategic leadership across Ghana’s entire banking ecosystem.
Mr. Dzato highlighted the delicate balance between innovation and ethical responsibility. The Institute’s goal is to ensure that “the banker of tomorrow is both digitally literate and ethically grounded.” To achieve this, CIB Ghana is strengthening its capacity-building initiatives through expanded certification programs, global partnerships, and a modernized curriculum that addresses cutting-edge areas like artificial intelligence, open banking, and cybersecurity.
“The next decade will test the preparedness of Ghana’s banking and finance industry,” he warned. “Institutions that invest in people, ethics, and strategic innovation will define the future.”
Kicking Off with Health and Wellness
The 2025 Bankers’ Week commenced with a health and fitness event dubbed ‘Sports for Life’ at the University of Ghana’s Athletics Oval. The event blended physical activities like football, basketball, and volleyball with crucial awareness sessions on cancer and mental health, aligning with a global advocacy period.
Mr. Dzato explained that this initiative is a core part of the Institute’s well-being agenda, noting that physical and mental wellness are fundamental pillars for sustaining a high-performance culture within the profession.
A Lineup of Insightful Events
The Bankers’ Week celebration features a robust schedule of events designed to foster knowledge and community. Key upcoming events include:
- A webinar on Non-Interest Banking and Finance – 4th November 2025
- The 29th Annual Banking and Ethics Conference – 11th November 2025
- An Induction and Graduation Ceremony – 13th December 2025
- Governor’s Day
- A Carols Night and Thanksgiving Service – 19th December 2025
Through these initiatives, CIB Ghana continues to play a pivotal role in shaping ethical, forward-thinking leadership for the nation’s banking industry, reinforcing the sector’s vital contribution to Ghana’s broader economic development.