About Us

The Association of Professional Bankers in Education (APBE) was established in 2013 by members of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) within the education sector during the Institute’s Annual General Meeting. Since its formation, APBE has remained committed to promoting the goals of CIBN by fostering intellectual engagement and providing academic support. APBE serves as a vibrant intellectual platform for banking and finance scholars, driving the advancement of knowledge in the field.

Abpe logo At APBE, we are committed to supporting the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria by fostering rigorous academic discourse and offering a strong foundation for the Capacity Building and Certification Directorate of the Institute. In today’s rapidly evolving banking industry, intellectual development is essential for sustained growth, and we strive to ensure that banking professionals are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for success.

APBE provides a dynamic intellectual platform for banking and finance scholars. Our members benefit from a variety of opportunities for professional development, including research initiatives, conferences, training programs, workshops, and publications. Through these activities, we aim to cultivate a vibrant community of scholars and practitioners who contribute to the advancement of banking education in Nigeria.

VISION: To be a reliable self-regulating association promoting cooperation within the Banking and education industry respectively in Nigeria for the satisfaction of its members and a renowned association of excellence in professionalism in banking.

MISSION: To foster transparency, encourage debate, good governance, and best international by promoting standards of professional competency and level of skills in banking and the research services in Nigeria.

OUR CORE VALUES: The Association of Professional Bankers in Educ- action (APBE) of The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) operates under the guidance of the following operating principles and values:

COMMITMENT TO MEMBERS:
- Provide professional development and clearly defined career tracks,
- Provide adequate resources,
- Value each member’s skill as a meaningful part of the whole,
- Develop research symposium, seminar, conference activities.
RESPECT, RECOGNITION & BEING VALUED
- Involve all stakeholders in decisions that affect the association,
- Allow members to decide a course of action in their area of expertise,
- Recognize members for doing the right thing, and reward them accordingly,
- Support members and promote one another to students and the public.
RESONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
- Demonstrate commitment to internal and external stakeholders,
- Commit to fairness and equity,
- Hold each other accountable for maintaining our core values.
INTEGRITY
- The Association upholds the adherence to moral and ethical principles, soundness of moral character and honesty