STANDARD Chartered Bank (Nigeria) Limited hosted its esteemed clients and members of the corporate sector for the first time in Nigeria to the Standard Chartered Treasury Leadership Forum 2023.
Leadership Experts from across the country gathered at the event in Nigeria to discuss on the country’s dynamic economic landscape and the evolving financial market sector.
Themed: “A Blueprint for Tomorrow,” the Treasury Leadership Forum is a global flagship event aimed at providing a unique platform for sharing insights, fostering collaboration among industry experts, and thought leaders from across the financial sector and towards exploring strategies that achieving financial excellence.
Erstwhile Minister of Works and Housing and former, Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde R. Fashola, who keynoted the event, with focus on the role of public-private partnerships towards achieving enabling environments for economic growth and optimal financial performance from the corporate sectors of trade and industry, also spoke on climate change as a factor for strategic development.
“On the back of the infrastructure hardware in transport, energy and digital areas are legislative and policy initiatives that would herald a new dawn tomorrow. While climate change poses security challenges on her desert boundaries and drives migration towards the coastal areas from outside and within the borders, due to water shortage and flooding in others, Nigeria is convinced about the science of climate change and is a signatory to COP 23 and the commitment to net zero. In this regard Nigeria sees climate actions as a viable opportunity to respond to these challenges. Nigeria is thus the first country in Africa to develop and implement a comprehensive Energy Transition Plan (ETP) seeking to achieve net zero by 2060 and universal access to energy by 2030 (7 years from now). This Plan was launched in Glasgow in 2021.
This is a pathway to rapid industrialization tomorrow,” he stated.
During his welcome address, the Managing Director of Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited, Olukorede Adenowo, stated that the Treasury Leadership Forum 2023 is an unparallel opportunity for corporate professionals and industry experts to gather, exchange ideas, and stay ahead of evolving landscape of economic development including treasury management as a pillar for development in the financial services sector.
He added, “we are proud to host the event in Nigeria, showcasing our commitment to fostering excellence in the financial sector and driving innovation in treasury practices. This is one of the many ways we continue to reiterate our support of the various initiatives of the Federal Government towards achieving national development and reiterate our commitment towards supporting economic development of the country.’’
Head Transaction Banking, Nigeria, Ms. Ibiyemi Okuneye, added, “We are excited to host the Treasury Leadership Forum 2023 in Nigeria, bringing together top-notch treasury professionals and finance leaders under one roof. This forum presented a unique opportunity to address the specific challenges and opportunities faced by the Nigeria market, and we are committed to delivering an insightful and impactful event.”
