I want to also extend my profound gratitude to the Managing Directors/Chief Executive Officers of our banks and other financial institutions who have found time to be here despite their very busy schedules. 3. I must not forget to accord honour to whom it is due.
Permit me, ladies and gentlemen, to  congratulate Dr Uche Olowu on his well-deserved election as the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of this great institute. I also wish to thank the immediate past President, Prof. Segun Ajibola and the outgoing Council members for their outstanding performance, and total commitment to the pursuit of the vision and mission of the institute.