CIBN confers prestigious Honorary Fellowship on FAAN MD, Onabanjo-Kuku

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has conferred its prestigious Honorary Fellowship on Mrs Olubunmi Onabanjo-Kuku, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

Onabanjo-Kuku receives her certificate

The award recognises her distinguished career trajectory and significant contributions spanning the banking, financial services, and aviation sectors.

The Institute formally conferred the award at its Fellowship Investiture Ceremony on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Harbour Point Events Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. With this honour, Mrs Onabanjo-Kuku is now entitled to use the “FCIB” designatory letters.

Her corporate background includes high-level executive positions across local and international organisations.

She previously served as Assistant Vice President, Finance/Senior Financial Officer at the Bank of Montreal in Canada, and as a Partner in Business Consulting at Ernst & Young (EY).

She also served as Assistant General Manager/Head of Business Unit Strategy at Bank PHB Plc and as Special Assistant to the Honourable Minister of Aviation on Strategy and Infrastructure Development.

On the continental stage, Mrs Onabanjo-Kuku serves as Vice President of Airports Council International (ACI) Africa, playing a key role in advancing airport management and infrastructure standards across Africa.

In its citation, CIBN stated that the Honorary Fellowship is the Institute’s highest membership grade, symbolising lifetime achievement and professional excellence.

The Institute praised her ongoing engagement with CIBN, highlighting her contributions to various committees, participation in institute programs, and her appearance as Special Guest of Honour at the 2025 Executive Development Programme (EDP) and Presentation of Practice Licence.

Wole Shadare