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Advocacy Agenda

Advocacy Agenda Archive

See a list of our advocacy agendas here. Click on the title to view the agenda.

2024
Advocacy: Meeting with the Chairman, Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

A BDAN delegation led by Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi (Chairman of BDAN and Fidelity Bank Plc), Alhaji Datti Yola (Board Member, BDAN & Non-Executive Director, SunTrust Bank Nigeria Limited), and Ms. Bukola Orenuga (Chief Executive Officer, BDAN) met with Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy & Tax Reforms Committee.

The meeting focused on the proposed Tax Reform Bills, with BDAN commending the committee’s efforts to address Nigeria’s fiscal challenges. The Association reiterated its commitment to supporting policies that strengthen the nation’s financial system and enhance economic sustainability.

At BDAN, we remain dedicated to collaborating with key stakeholders to foster a robust and resilient financial landscape for Nigeria.

#BDAN #TaxReform #FiscalPolicy #NigeriaEconomy #PolicyAdvocacy #FinancialStrength

Advocacy and Research & Development: Meeting with Members of the World Bank Financial Inclusion Team

Monday, December 02, 2024

Members of the World Bank Financial Inclusion Team were warmly received at the Secretariat by the Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Adebukola Orenuga to discuss on the pivotal role of Digital, ICT, Credit, and Payment Infrastructure in advancing financial inclusion in Nigeria.

We look forward to further collaboration and meaningful discussions with the World Bank Team to drive transformative infrastructural improvements in the Nigerian financial sector.

Senate Public Hearing: Presentation of Memoranda

Thursday, July 25, 2024

BDAN presented a memoranda at The Senate Public Hearing on the Amendment of the NDIC Act, Dishonoured Cheques (Repeal and Re-enactment), and Electronic Transactions Bills. Read more here…

CISLAC & OXFAM Advocacy

Friday, July 12, 2024

The delegates from the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) in collaboration with OXFAM International were received by our Chief Executive at our Secretariat to discuss promoting Sustainable Development in Nigeria and Strengthening Environmental, Social and Governance(ESG) Principles in the Banking Sector.

Read more here…

Korea-Africa Economic & Financial Cooperation

Monday, June 17 – Thursday, June 20, 2024

Representatives of four (4) banking associations in Africa namely: Bank Directors Association of Nigeria (BDAN), Southern African Development Community Banking Association (SADC), Bankers’ Association of Botswana and The Mauritius Bankers Association (MBA) honoured an invitation from the Korea Federation of Banks (KFB) to participate in a meeting in Seoul, South Korea on Korea-Africa Economic and Financial Cooperation between the banking industries of Korea and Africa.

Read more here…

Stakeholders' Meeting - Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Our Chairman – Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi was at a Stakeholders’ meeting convened by the office of the Honorable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, CFA at the Bank Of Industry, Marina, Lagos State.

Advocacy Visit to The Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Board Members of BDAN embarked on an advocacy visit to The Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and other Financial Institutions, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA.

Read more here…

2023
Between NDIC and AMCON: Recalibrating Regulatory Roadmaps

January 2023

The Bank Directors Association of Nigeria (BDAN) in collaboration with Proshare, carried out an impact research and published an advocacy report titled “Between NDIC and AMCON: Recalibrating Regulatory Roadmaps.
This report seeks to illuminate the overreach of regulators, the burdensome multiple charges and their impact on the bottom-line of Banks. Specifically, the report highlights the overregulation of Banks through the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) premium and the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) levy which are considered double charges.

Read more here…