{"id":19,"date":"2026-02-01T20:10:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T20:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ibfts_en.test\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2026-02-13T13:37:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T13:37:34","slug":"the-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/the-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Our Story<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This edifice is older than 50 years Founded in 1973 by a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Libya, were the Institute of Banking and Financial Training and Studies (IBFTS) began its journey with a clear mission: to shape the future of Libya\u2019s banking and financial sector. Established as an independent, non-profit public institution with its own legal identity, the Institute operates under the administrative affiliation of the Central Bank of Libya, serving as a trusted pillar of capacity building and professional development.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-184 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/old-1-233x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"233\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/old-1-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/old-1.jpg 564w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From its earliest days, IBFTS has focused on preparing, qualifying, and training professionals, believing that strong institutions are built on capable and well-trained human resources. Over the years, it has played a vital role in developing skilled personnel for the Libyan banking and financial system, responding to the sector\u2019s evolving needs with specialized programs and practical training.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond education, the Institute has expanded its role as a center of expertise by offering consultations in banking, finance, and administration. Through the organization of conferences, seminars, and workshops\u2014often in cooperation with local and international universities and institutes\u2014IBFTS has created a platform for knowledge exchange and professional dialogue.<\/p>\n<p>The Institute also awards professional diplomas in a wide range of banking specializations, in collaboration with regional and international training institutions, ensuring that its graduates meet recognized professional standards. To further support the sector, IBFTS provides specialized English language courses tailored to business, finance, and banking, alongside computer training programs that focus on operating systems and applications used within Libyan banks, delivered in partnership with international computer institutions.<\/p>\n<p>Through decades of commitment and growth, IBFTS has remained dedicated to empowering individuals, strengthening institutions, and contributing to the sustainable development of Libya\u2019s banking and financial landscape.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-185 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/old-300x229.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/old-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/old.jpg 746w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Institute logo has changed over the years <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The first logo takes the shape of the stamp template as a circled shape in the upper side is written Central Bank of Libya and the lower side Is written the first name of the institute which was Institute of Banking Studies, The Centre of the logo is the first alphabets of the words of the name of the institute in Arabic which are ( \u0645 \u062f\u00a0 \u0645 )\u00a0 collected together to make a united shape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-465 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2007-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2007-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2007-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2007-1.jpg 348w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The second logo of the institute was (The institute of Banking Studies), written with a calligraphy design in a golden color with a white background connected on a beautiful way to match the logo of the design of the Central Bank of Libya logo which is written in Arabic Calligraphy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-187 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01.2013-300x101.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01.2013-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01.2013.jpg 388w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The third logo was in 2024 of the Institute is the same style of the third logo but added an extra word (Training) that is when the name became the Institute of Banking and Financial Training Studies also in gold but with a navy blue background.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2024-1-300x134.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2024-1-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2024-1-768x343.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2024-1.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Logo number four was created 2026 for the first time the institute creates a logo in English and for the first time the logo includes an icon, as the logo contained the first alphabets of the words of the name of the institute and the icon that was chosen was a pillar to be replaced as an I, not just because it looks like an I, But Pillars are one of the most famous pieces in archeological site circulated in Libya and the Libyan history and the pillar in the Logo express Strength, Durability, Knowledge and Wisdom. besides, the designer chose the graduation cap to be part of the pillar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-190 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-300x127.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>General Directors over the years<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dr.Omar AbuShaala 2006-2012<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-676 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-13-153601-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Mr.hadia Mansour 2012- 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-466 size-thumbnail aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/588907373_701366036378498_6212844261465646924_n-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Mr.Eyad Salim 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-592 size-thumbnail aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/482080600_960620192922442_2647155514356969361_n-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/482080600_960620192922442_2647155514356969361_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/482080600_960620192922442_2647155514356969361_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/482080600_960620192922442_2647155514356969361_n.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Mr.Sulaiman Baktos 2016-2020<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-183 size-thumbnail aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mr.Sulaiman-Baktos-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dr. Fathi Agob 2020- 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-182 size-thumbnail aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dr.-Fathi-Agob-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Mr.Ahmed Otman 2024- till date<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-181 size-thumbnail aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mr.Ahmed-Otman-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mr.Ahmed-Otman-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mr.Ahmed-Otman-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ibfs.gov.ly\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mr.Ahmed-Otman.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" 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