The Chief Executive Officer of iCentra and Group Chief Executive Officer of CellBourn Holdings, Taopheek Babayeju, has been inducted as a chartered banker by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, joining over 2,000 professionals inducted nationwide on March 14, 2026.
A statement from the firm on Tuesday stated that the induction ceremony, themed “Smarter Banking: The Power of Artificial Intelligence,” recognised professionals who have demonstrated competence, integrity, and commitment to advancing banking and financial practice in Nigeria.
Babayeju, an entrepreneur, transformation strategist, and business leader with over 25 years of cross-sector experience, has built a distinguished career at the intersection of enterprise transformation, leadership development, and institutional strengthening.
Reacting to the recognition, Babayeju noted that strong financial institutions remain critical to sustainable economic development.
“Being inducted as a Chartered Banker reinforces the responsibility we all share in strengthening governance, trust, and institutional resilience within our financial system. Strong institutions are the backbone of sustainable economic growth,” he said.
As CEO of iCentra, Babayeju has led transformation initiatives across financial institutions, government agencies, global development organisations, and private enterprises. The company has expanded from its base in Nigeria to operations in Texas, United States, with a contact office in London, United Kingdom, serving clients globally.
He also serves as Group Chief Executive Officer of CellBourn Holdings, an Africa-focused investment group with interests in finance, technology, and capital projects.
Beyond business, Babayeju is the founder of several impact-driven initiatives, including The TAB Foundation, LeadPreneur, and ProMaCon Africa, platforms dedicated to leadership development, human capacity building, and strengthening institutions across the continent.
His induction into the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria further reinforces his commitment to promoting governance, accountability, and institutional excellence within Nigeria’s financial and economic landscape.
