ACAMB Executive Council elected in Lagos as banking communication leaders set agenda for growth and advocacy

The Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks has elected a new executive council with broad representation from leading financial institutions to steer the association’s affairs for the 2026 to 2028 term.

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The election was conducted during the association’s Annual General Meeting held in Lagos on Thursday, bringing together senior communication and marketing professionals from across Nigeria’s banking sector.

The newly constituted ACAMB Executive Council is led by Babajide Sipe of the Bank of Industry as President. Chinwe Bode-Akinwande of FirstBank was elected First Vice President, while Morolake Philip-Ladipo of Wema Bank emerged as Second Vice President.

Other members of the council include Abiodun Coker of the United Bank for Africa as Publicity Secretary; Olugbenga Owootomo of Polaris Bank as General Secretary; Halima Ishak of Jaiz Bank as Financial Secretary; Ademola Adesola of Parallex Bank as Assistant General Secretary; Unoaku Temitope Anyadike of Guaranty Trust Bank as Treasurer; and MacQueen Afolabi of Zenith Bank as Social Secretary.

L-r: General Secretary, Ademola Adesola (Parallex); Vice President 1, ACAMB; Chinwe Bode-Akinwande; General Secretary, Olugbenga Owootomo (Polaris); President, Association of Corporate Communication & Marketing Professionals in Banks, Jide Sipe (BOI); Vice President 2, Morolake Phillip-Ladipo (Wema); Treasurer, Unoaku Anyadike (GTB); Treasurer; Social Secretary, Macqueen Afolabi (Zenith Bank) ; Financial Secretary, ACAMB, Halima Ishaq (Jaiz) and Publicity Secretary, Abiodun Coker (UBA) during the 2025 Annual General Meeting and 2026 Exco Election held at Bankers House in Lagos

In his inaugural address, President Babajide Sipe expressed gratitude to members for the confidence reposed in him and outlined a clear and ambitious agenda for the new leadership.

“I promise to lead with courage, intention and purpose,” Mr Sipe said, adding that his tenure would be anchored on mentorship and career development, relevance within the banking industry, active member engagement, and strong representation and advocacy.

He stressed that growth would be a central theme of his leadership, describing himself as an unrelenting advocate for members and the strategic value of the corporate communications profession within the financial services sector.

President, Association of Corporate Communication & Marketing Professionals in Banks, Jide Sipe (BOI); Vice President 1, (ACAMB) Chinwe Bode-Akinwande (FBN); Vice President 2, Morolake Phillip-Ladipo (Wema); General Secretary, Olugbenga Owootomo (Polaris); Assistant General Secretary, Ademola Adesola (Parallex); Financial Secretary, ACAMB, Halima Ishaq (Jaiz); Treasurer, Unoaku Anyadike (GTB); Treasurer; Publicity Secretary, Abiodun Coker (UBA)
Social Secretary, Macqueen Afolabi (Zenith Bank) during the 2025 Annual General Meeting and 2026 Exco Election held at Bankers House in Lagos

Delivering the vote of thanks, First Vice President Chinwe Bode-Akinwande called for collective responsibility among members, noting that effective amplification of the association’s work requires shared commitment.

She said the new executive council was prepared to begin work immediately and expressed confidence in its ability to deliver meaningful results.

The immediate past President, Rasheed Bolarinwa, reflected on the achievements of the outgoing council, particularly efforts to professionalise membership through structured engagements with regulatory and professional bodies.

He said the initiatives helped many practitioners formalise their certifications and strengthen industry standards.

L-r: General Secretary, Ademola Adesola (Parallex); Vice President 1, ACAMB; Chinwe Bode-Akinwande; General Secretary,
Olugbenga Owootomo (Polaris);
President, Association of Corporate Communication & Marketing Professionals in Banks, Jide Sipe (BOI); Vice President 2, Morolake Phillip-Ladipo (Wema); Treasurer, Unoaku Anyadike (GTB);
Treasurer;
Social Secretary, Macqueen Afolabi (Zenith Bank)
; Financial Secretary, ACAMB, Halima Ishaq (Jaiz) and
Publicity Secretary, Abiodun Coker (UBA)
during the 2025 Annual General Meeting and 2026 Exco Election held at Bankers House in Lagos

Mr Bolarinwa also addressed concerns surrounding the ongoing bank recapitalisation exercise, assuring members that potential mergers and acquisitions would ultimately benefit the industry and its workforce, describing the outlook as positive and stable.

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As the new ACAMB Executive Council assumes office, expectations are high that it will deliver vigorous advocacy, stronger professional cohesion, and sustained growth for the banking communications community.