The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria - CIBN
Suzanne Umoh LL.B, BL, MCIArb, ACIS, ACIMC is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in corporate law and mediation. As Corporate Counsel at The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria since July 2016, Suzanne has mediated cases involving banks, customers, and regulators, and coordinated various committees focused on ethics and professionalism. Prior to this role, Suzanne served as a Legal Officer at CIBN, where responsibilities included enforcing corporate governance practices and managing stakeholder engagements. Additionally, Suzanne has experience as an Associate Attorney at Rex Ogbuku & Associates, specializing in litigation and out-of-court settlements, and volunteered at HOUSE ON THE ROCK from 2014 to 2022. Educational credentials include a B.L. from Nigerian Law School and an LL.B. (Hons) from the University of Calabar.
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria - CIBN
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) is the umbrella professional body for bankers in Nigeria. It was established in 1963 as the Nigerian Institute of Bankers and Chartered in 1990 (now Act 5 of 2007). The Principal Responsibilities These include the determination of the standards of knowledge and skills to be attained by persons seeking to become members of the banking profession, conducting professional examinations leading to the award of certificates and ensuring the furtherance , maintenance and observation of ethical standards and professionalism among practitioners of the banking profession in Nigeria. Membership The Institute has corporate and individual members. Corporate members are: The Central Bank of Nigeria, The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, all Deposit Money Banks, Development Banks, Mortgage Banks, Micro Finance Banks and Discount Houses. Vision Statement To be the global reference point for professionalism and ethics in the banking and finance industry through thought leadership and capacity building. Core Values Professionalism Integrity Innovation Ethics