Taopheek Babayeju, CEO of iCentra and CellBourn Holdings, inducted as Chartered Banker by CIBN, highlighting leadership in banking and financial transformation
Taopheek Babayeju, Chief Executive Officer of iCentra and Group CEO of CellBourn Holdings, has been inducted as a Chartered Banker by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, joining over 2,000 professionals nationwide.
The induction ceremony, held on March 14, 2026, carried the theme, “Smarter Banking: The Power of Artificial Intelligence,” and recognised individuals who have demonstrated competence, integrity, and a commitment to advancing banking and financial practice in Nigeria.
Babayeju, an entrepreneur, transformation strategist, and business leader with more than 25 years of cross-sector experience, has built a career at the intersection of enterprise transformation, leadership development, and institutional strengthening.
Commenting on the recognition, he said, “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.”
Under his leadership, iCentra has expanded from Nigeria to operations in Texas, United States, with a contact office in London, United Kingdom, serving clients globally.
CellBourn Holdings, which he also heads, is an Africa-focused investment group with interests in finance, technology, and capital projects.
Beyond business, Babayeju has founded several impact-driven initiatives, including The TAB Foundation, LeadPreneur, and ProMaCon Africa, platforms dedicated to leadership development, human capacity building, and institutional strengthening across the continent.
His induction into the CIBN further consolidates his commitment to promoting governance, accountability, and excellence within Nigeria’s financial and economic landscape.
