The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LIMBsimple Company, a renowned business development firm, to drive inclusive enterprise development across Nigeria. 

This strategic partnership is aimed at empowering professionals, entrepreneurs, and retired bankers with access to structured entrepreneurial training, SME clinics, improved access to funding, global learning platforms, and robust mentorship support.

President / Chairman of Council of CIBN, Prof. Pius Deji Olanrewaju, stated that the partnership aligned with the Institute’s Legacy Agenda, which focuses on youth and entrepreneurial engagement. 

He noted that the agreement is designed to create long-term value across sectors and build a vibrant, inclusive, and innovative financial system.

“We are excited to welcome our partners from LIMBsimple Company Limited, a dynamic and innovation-driven enterprise committed to transforming the entrepreneurial landscape through structured capacity-building programmes.

“Through this collaboration, we aim to empower professionals, entrepreneurs, and even retired bankers with access to structured entrepreneurial training, SME clinics, improved access to funding, global learning platforms, and robust mentorship support. It is a practical step towards building resilience and sustainability within the Nigerian business ecosystem, and a demonstration of our shared resolve to drive inclusive growth through enterprise development.”

LIMBsimple Founder and CEO, Ezekiel Solesi, stressed the importance of nation-building through enterprise development. 

He noted that Nigerian entrepreneurs need to think and act bigger to unlock the country’s full potential, adding that the partnership will help bridge the financing gap for entrepreneurs, enabling them to build financial credibility and access capital more effectively.

“The partnership is expected to have a significant impact on Nigeria’s economic landscape, with both organisations poised to reshape the narrative of business in the country. With CIBN’s strong financial framework and LIMBsimple’s business development expertise, the partnership is well-positioned to drive inclusive growth and enterprise development across Nigeria.

Under the partnership, both institutions will explore joint initiatives, including monthly knowledge-sharing sessions, bespoke business clinics, and strategic mentoring for entrepreneurs across Nigeria. 

The partnership will also facilitate access to LIMBsimple’s growth communities and explore joint research, training programs, and enterprise development solutions.