FirstBank CEO Named Banker of the Year

The Managing Director/CEO of First Bank of Nigeria Limited and Subsidiaries, Dr Adesola Adeduntan has emerged as Banker of the Year in the 2016 Leadership Persons of the Year Award.
Newsmakersng learnt that the awards recognize and celebrate the significant performance of individuals, corporate, private and public organisations across sectors, with huge contribution to national development thereby stimulating development, setting standards and motivating excellent output despite the current economic recession.
Adeduntan was also lauded for the pioneering role the Bank is playing in promoting the growth of the African Financial Services Industry as a whole.
The award will be officially presented at the 2016 Annual Leadership Conference and Awards Ceremony holding today at the expansive dome of the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
Leadership Group Limited, publishers of Leadership Newspapers, says its management is impressed with First Bank’s growth to enviable heights under the leadership of Adeduntan, adding that the award is in recognition of the excellent leadership style and the integrity attributes display with which he has led the Bank to become the Most Valuable Bank Brand in Nigeria for the sixth time in a row.
Adeduntan has thanked the management of Leadership Group for the award, stating that it would be a further inspiration for First Bank to continue to partner with Nigerian businesses committed to the socio-economic development of the country.
He also stated that First Bank will remain committed to drive innovation and transformation in the industry and build a global brand that will positively impact on the financial services needs of all stakeholders.
“We would keep up the momentum, resilience and flexibility to better meet growing customer expectations,” he stated.
The 2016 Annual Leadership Conference and Awards, with the theme: “The Rice Economy,” will highlight the sustainable impact of the strategic partnership intervention of Lagos and Kebbi States with production of “Lake Rice” to salvage Nigeria’s agriculture value-chain.