The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has conferred its prestigious Honorary Fellowship on the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Onabanjo-Kuku, in recognition of her outstanding professional accomplishments and contributions to banking, financial services and the aviation industry.
The honour was formally bestowed on her at the Institute’s Fellowship Investiture Ceremony held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Harbour Point Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
With the conferment, Onabanjo-Kuku is entitled to use the distinguished professional appellation “FCIB” after her name, placing her among an elite circle of professionals recognised by the Institute for exceptional achievement and service.
Her recognition reflects a remarkable corporate career spanning international banking, business consulting, financial management, public service and aviation leadership.
Among her previous appointments, she served as Assistant Vice President, Finance/Senior Financial Officer at the Bank of Montreal, Canada, and Partner in Business Consulting at Ernst & Young (EY).
She also held the position of Assistant General Manager/Head of Business Unit Strategy at Bank PHB Plc and served as Special Assistant to the Honourable Minister of Aviation on Strategy and Infrastructure Development.
Beyond her corporate and public-sector experience, Onabanjo-Kuku has established an international presence in the aviation industry through her service as Vice President of Airports Council International (ACI) Africa, contributing to efforts to advance airport management, development and operational excellence across the continent.
In congratulating her, CIBN described Fellowship as the highest level of membership of the Institute, representing a lifetime of professional accomplishment, excellence and service.
The Institute also acknowledged her longstanding relationship with the banking body, highlighting her contributions through service on various committees, participation in its programmes and appearance as Special Guest of Honour at the 2025 EDP/Presentation of Practice Licence.
The Fellowship further underscores Onabanjo-Kuku’s commitment to professional advancement, institutional collaboration and effective leadership across the banking and aviation sectors.
Her emergence among CIBN Fellows represents a significant recognition of a career that has traversed international financial institutions, corporate consulting, government service and the leadership of Nigeria’s airport authority.