Zenith Bank Plc has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute in a groundbreaking move for the Nigerian financial services sector. The signing ceremony, held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, brought together key figures including Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Margaret Franklin, President/CEO of the CFA Institute, and Ibukun Oyedeji, President of CFA Society Nigeria.
The primary focus of this collaboration is to bolster the development of human capital in finance and investment. Dr. Onyeagwu lauded the CFA Institute and CFA Society Nigeria for their commendable programs, emphasizing Zenith Bank’s commitment to supporting young professionals in their finance and investment careers. He expressed, “Partnering with the CFA Institute and the CFA Society Nigeria is a demonstration of our commitment to building professional excellence in the finance services industry in Nigeria.”
At the recent CFA Institute Africa Investment Conference, Dr. Onyeagwu urged aspiring finance and investment professionals to uphold integrity, make high-quality decisions, build robust networks, and dedicate themselves to hard work for career success. Notably, Zenith Bank pledged immediate employment opportunities to CFA Charter Holders and qualified Chartered Accountants.
Margaret Franklin, President/CEO of the CFA Institute, emphasized the Institute’s dedication to student and professional development. She commended Zenith Bank for its steadfast support and sponsorship of initiatives like the CFA Institute Research Challenge. The President of CFA Society Nigeria, Ibukun Oyedeji, also praised Zenith Bank’s commitment to nurturing young finance professionals in the country.
The CFA Institute Africa Investment Conference, hosted by CFA Institute and CFA Societies, is a collaborative effort involving representatives from Ghana, East Africa, South Africa, Mauritius, and over 20 universities in Nigeria. This strategic partnership aims to set new standards for professional excellence in the finance industry and foster the growth of skilled financial experts in Nigeria.