The Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to shaping a new generation of banking professionals equipped with the skills, integrity, and technological acumen required to drive innovation and resilience in the country’s financial sector.
Speaking at the launch of the 2025 Bankers’ Week at the University of Ghana, Legon, the Chief Executive Officer of CIB Ghana, Mr Robert Dzato, said the Institute’s strategic vision is focused on developing future-ready banking professionals capable of navigating rapid digital transformation while upholding strong ethical values.
“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.”
This year’s celebration, themed ‘Building Future-Ready Banks: Ethical Leadership, Sustainable Finance and Currency Stability’, reflects CIB Ghana’s renewed focus on enhancing competence, ethical leadership, and sustainability in the financial services industry.
Mr Dzato stressed the need for balance between innovation and responsibility, emphasising that the Institute’s goal is to ensure “the banker of tomorrow is both digitally literate and ethically grounded.” He further explained that CIB Ghana continues to expand its professional certification programmes and strengthen partnerships with global institutions to align training curricula with emerging trends such as artificial intelligence, open banking, cybersecurity, and sustainable finance.
“The next decade will test the preparedness of Ghana’s banking and finance industry. Institutions that invest in people, ethics, and strategic innovation will define the future,” he noted.
The launch of the 2025 Bankers’ Week featured a health and fitness event dubbed ‘Sports for Life’ at the Athletics Oval, University of Ghana. The initiative included cancer and mental health awareness sessions alongside football, volleyball, basketball, and board games, promoting wellness among banking professionals.
Mr Dzato highlighted that the Institute’s focus on physical and mental health is part of its broader effort to sustain a high-performance culture within the profession. “Physical and mental wellness are key pillars for professional excellence. A healthy workforce is essential to maintaining the stability and integrity of the banking system,” he said.
The Bankers’ Week celebrations will include a series of activities designed to promote continuous learning, ethical engagement, and industry collaboration. Key events lined up include a Webinar on Non-Interest Banking and Finance on 4 November, the 29th Annual Banking and Ethics Conference on 11 November, and the Induction and Graduation Ceremony on 13 December. The festivities will conclude with the Governor’s Day and a Carols Night and Thanksgiving Service on 19 December.
Through these initiatives, CIB Ghana continues to reinforce its central role in shaping ethical, professional, and future-ready leadership for Ghana’s banking industry, contributing to national development and financial stability.