The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has donated a Multimedia Bankers Hall to Babcock University, a fully digitalized 160-seater endowment project.
This state-of-the-art facility is situated at the university’s campus in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun state.
The ceremony was attended by CIBN officials, the Olofi of Ilishan, Oba Mojeed Sonuga, and university management, faculty, staff, and students.
CIBN President, Prof. Pius Olanrewaju, highlighted the significance of the project, stating that it reflects the shared values between the institute and the university.
He emphasised the importance of nurturing young people for the future and noted that this is the first time CIBN is endorsing an endowment project with a private university.
Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University, Prof. Ademola Tayo, expressed gratitude to CIBN for its continued support, acknowledging the fruitful and enduring collaboration between the two institutions.
He highlighted the partnership’s impact on financial literacy, professionals’ futures, and the university’s infrastructure. CIBN’s second Vice-President, Mrs. Mojisola Bakare-Asieru, stated that the Bankers Hall will become a center for research, learning, and skills development, aligning with CIBN’s mission to prepare students for success.
The long-standing relationship between Babcock University and CIBN was emphasized by Prof. Samuel Dada, Dean of the School of Management Sciences.
He noted that their 2012 MoU facilitated the registration of Babcock’s finance undergraduates for ACIB exams and highlighted their collaboration on postgraduate programs.
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