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PDP Congresses: Only Membership Cards Authenticated By Ayu, Anyanwu Are Allowed

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Iyorcha Ayu

In the seeming confusion dogging who exactly is the right authority to authenticate the Membership cards of Party faithfuls to enable them take part in the Congresses, the Peoples Democratic Party  PDP, has Clarified the status of Membership Cards.

In a statement issued on Saturday, April 30, and  signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party said that only Membership Cards signed by the National Chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, and/or the National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, are permissible.

Following is the full text of the statement.

“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) hereby clarifies on the membership eligibility to participate in Congresses to elect the 3-man Ad-Hoc delegates who shall in turn elect Party Candidates for the 2023 general elections.

“This clarification becomes necessary following reports of misinterpretation in some chapters, particularly in Lagos State, where some Party stakeholders are reportedly demanding that Membership Cards have to be authenticated by Ward Chairmen before the holders are eligible to participate in the 3-man Ad-Hoc Congresses schedule for Saturday, April 30, 2022.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the only authority vested with the power to authenticate Party Membership Cards for eligibility to participate in Congresses, including the 3-man Ad-Hoc Delegate Congresses, are the National Chairman and the National Secretary through their signatures on the Cards.

“The PDP Constitution 2017 (as amended) in Chapter 2, Part 1, Article 8(7) is clear in providing that “the Membership Card shall be produced by the National Headquarters and authenticated by the National Chairman and the National Secretary”

“For emphasis, members holding Membership Cards duly authenticated by the National Chairman and National Secretary do not require any further authentication by Ward Chairmen or any other officer of the Party at any level whatsoever before they can participate in the 3-man Ad-hoc Delegate Congresses and Party Primaries.

“A member with a duly authenticated Membership Card by the National Chairman and National Secretary and who is up to date in his financial obligation to the Party shall be eligible to participate and vote in the 3-man Ad-Hoc Delegate Congress.

“All Party leaders, critical stakeholders and members should note accordingly”

Douglas Nwosu’s Right Of Passage Begins

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Uche Mbah
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Eze Douglas Ndukaku

By Uche Mbah

His Royal Highness, Eze Douglas Ndukaku Friday Nwosu, the Ntum 1 of Abaukwu Autonomous Community in Ikwuano Umuahia, Abia state, has begun the journey to his final resting place.

He passed away on Nigeria Independence day, October 1, 2021. That he left the flesh on that day is a clear testimony about a man who was completely de-tribalized and built bridges of relationships across geopolitical divide.

His friends and Associates included Chief Jim Nwobodo, former governor of old Anambra state; Late Solomon Lar of Plateau state; Late Abubakar Rimi of Kano state, Late Minister of sports Emeka Omerua (mentee), and a host of others. He had a working business relationship with the late Attah of Igalaland.

He was a renowned Federal contractor for several years. Some of the contract jobs he did were the construction of the Federal government College Jos; The Immigration quarters at Mfon; Benue Hotels, Makurdi, to name a few. He held the contract for the construction of Oyi International Market, Oyi, Anambra state, but had to stop construction due to political intrigues.

The Market remains uncompleted till date. Many individuals were sponsored by him, but within and outside his community.

In the year 2000,he was installed as the traditional ruler of Abaukwu Kingdom, and took the title Ntum, translated as spring.

He was on record as having rejected a ministerial  appointment under late President Shehu Shagari.

Born in 1940 to Mr. and Mrs. Otokiri Nwosu, his education took him from Ndoru Central School where he did Standard six, to Lagos for his General Certificate of Education, GCE, and City and Guilds in Electrical Installation and fabrication.

He worked for SCOA before proceeding to London where he studied at Wellesden Collage of Technology. He later went into partnership with Mike Cleverly, who owns Amarex, a multimillion pound global brand, as consultant to Cerekem Breweries in Cold Room Installation and maintenance in Denmark before relocating back to Nigeria.

“He will be buried on 3rd of May 2022 at his palace at Abaukwu, Umuahia

He is survived by wives, Children and Grand children.

2023: Political Leaders In Agege Purchase Nomination Form For Lagos Speaker Obasa

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Akinwale Kasali
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Agege Leaders in Support of Obasa

By Akinwale Kasali

Political leaders in Agege have purchased, and unveiled the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms forms of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa.

The leaders, under the aegis of the Agege Leadership Council, on Saturday, April 30, 2022, unveiled the forms at the House of the Agege APC Apex leader, Chief Safari Adaranijo.

The Political Leaders said they contributed to raise the funds for the purchase of the forms following Obasa’s superlative performance as the Leader the Legislative Arm of Lagos State

According to them, the effort is meant to urge him to “speak again” and to express their love, support and appreciation to Obasa for playing positive roles in the development and progress of Agege.

The purchase of the forms comes days after the leaders endorsed and prevailed on him to return to the House of Assembly even though he had the opportunity of vying for the position of a Senator.

Unveiling the forms, the leaders applauded the Speaker’s contribution towards the development of Lagos State and reaffirmed their belief that Obasa has the experience and the capacity to continue as the Speaker of the “most vibrant State Assembly in Nigeria.”

Alhaji Adaranijo noted Obasa’s performance as Speaker adding that with him, Agege had witnessed unprecedented development.

“We the leaders of APC in Agege and the entire members of the party in Agege, decided to get these forms for our Rt. Hon. Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, because he’s a performer and we are lucky to have him.

“Talking about the bridge, roads in Agege, Obasa is excellent, that’s partly why we the leaders of APC decided to get these forms for him.

“As Speaker, he became Chairman of the Conference of Speakers in Nigeria; when we look at legislative duties in Nigeria today, Lagos is number one, and that’s the reason why we want him to come and speak again the way he has been speaking good for Lagos State,” he said.

Some of the leaders present at the press briefing include the first Executive Chairman of Agege, Chief Gani Owolabi Dada; former Assembly members, Elder Rotimi Adesina and Hon. Adebayo Ashimiu; APC chairmen in Agege and Orile-Agege, Alhaji Tunde Azeez and Olaniyi Salau Ojo, respectively.

Others are council chairmen of Agege and Orile-Agege, Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi and Mr. Johnson Sunday Babatunde; former sole administrator/vice-chairman Agege, Gbenga Abiola; former party chairman, Alhaji Ayoni Shittu; party leader, Elder Sunday Ajide; former sole administrator of Orile-Agege, James Agbola and Hon. Olubisi Adedokun.

Tears As LASG Demolishes Shops Under Apongbon Bridge

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Akinwale Kasali
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Apongbon Market demolished

By Akinwale Kasali

Defiant traders are currently counting their losses at Apongbon Under Bridge as the Lagos State Government has demolished shops, kiosks, make shift, shanties and other structures under the Bridge.

Following the expiration of the Wednesday 27th April, 2022, ultimatum given by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for all traders under the  Bridge to vacate the area, the Lagos Task Force moved in with bulldozers and began demolition of shops under the Apongbon Bridge.

The demolition is coming several weeks after the Apongbon Bridge was razed by fire due to activities of the traders, leading the Federal and the Lagos State Governments to issue a seven-day eviction notice to the traders with shops under the bridge.

The Apongbon Under Bridge traders were caught unawares as early as 9.00 a.m, when the Lagos State Taskforce  moved  to the site with their bulldozers, and began demolishing the shops.

Security officials assembled at the foot of the burnt bridge in their patrol vehicles, monitoring the demolition of the shops and other structures.

Other shop owners and traders in the shops across the road from the bridge were not allowed to open for business.

Also, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) personnel were on ground to clear the rubble from the demolished structures into their waiting vans.

Owners of the demolished shops  pleaded with Governor Sanwo-Olu to be magnanimous, appealing that the Government relocates them to a new site, as their means of livelihood has been destroyed.

South West Leaders Reject Dr Agunloye As National Secretary Of SDP

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Ayodele Oni
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Olu Agunloye

By Ayodele Oni

Dr Olu Agunloye, who swapped his position as Acting National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, (SDP) and opted to be Acting National Secretary is in for more troubles.

Before his resignation as National Chairman, Dr Agunloye had been suspended by his ward at Akoko area of Ondo state.

Again, the South-West leaders of the Party say they are rejecting the appointment of Dr Agunloye as the Acting National Secretary of the party.

The leaders made this known in a statement in Akure by their spokesperson, Prince Dele Ogunbamerun, who is also the Chairman of the Ondo State chapter of the party.

They claimed that Agunloye, a former Minister of State for Defence (Navy), had been suspended by his ward (Ward 10) in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State over alleged anti-party activities.

The party leaders noted that Agunloye’s alleged involvement in anti-party activities and disregard for the party’s constitution, was not acceptable, which necessitated his suspension.

The embattled chieftain and former Minister of Power and Steel, said his resignation was to strengthen the party’s chances ahead of the 2023 general elections.

The party leaders said that Agunloye’s appointment as National Secretary of the party was null and void, following his suspension.

The leaders, however, commended the party for appointing Alhaji Sheu Musa Gabam as the Acting National Chairman, pending its forthcoming Congress.

“We hail the emergence of Alhaji Musa Gabam as National Chairman from the position of National Secretary in the absence of the Deputy National Chairmen and after noting the voluntary resignation of Agunloye.

“The emergence of Agunloye as the Acting National Secretary is on a faulty ground, an insult to the SDP Constitution and embarrassment to party faithful in Ondo State.

“Agunloye has been duly suspended and he cannot be appointed into any position as long as his suspension subsists.”

They urged the leadership of the party to save it from further embarrassment and give the South-West opportunity to nominate a “suitable candidate” for the position of the national secretary.

“While resignation is allowed in the constitution of SDP, swapping is totally not part of our constitution.

“The resolution at the National Executive Council (NEC) is that since a presidential candidate is coming from the Southern part of the country, all party positions for the North in the current zoning arrangements should go to the South and vice versa.

“The implications of this is that what moves is position and not individual, and it can only be effected during the congress.

“Now that Dr Agunloye has resigned, he is neither the National Chairman nor the National Secretary.”

APC Chieftain, Senator Ken Nnamani, Slams Party Over N100m Presidential Forms, Declares Interest

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Ken Nnamani

By Gideon Njoku

Political watchers say Senator Nnamani’s entry is not expected to make any impact on an already crowded field, especially, given his age.

A former Senate President, Ken Nnamani has criticised his Political Party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, for its price tag on the 2023 Presidential forms.

Nnamani, 73 years old, while declaring interest in running for the seat of the President said: “My view is that we should work towards reducing the cost of nomination for political offices so that we can create an inclusive environment for our dynamic youths and women who may not have access to much wealth but have a great intellect and public spirit to enter into public service through political recruitment.

“I hold the view that high costs of election are not aligned to our socio-economic realities in terms of comparative per capital income and purchasing power of Nigerians.

“But ultimately, the pressure for drastic reduction in nomination fees for public offices will come when citizens and citizens group begin to play more active role in demanding and presenting credible and capable persons for elective  offices rather than allow money bags force themselves into such offices.

“I believe that the nomination fees that parties ask aspirants to pay for elective offices in Nigeria need rethinking in order to improve the inclusion of youths, women and most Nigerians who earn salaries in an economy that has become distressed, largely on account of global economic meltdown and domestic insecurity and low productivity.”

Nnamani said he would back the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to lay guidelines for the parties to regulate the cost of  nomination and campaign expenses.

He, nevertheless, said he would pay the N100m for the purchase of the forms.

On why he is entering the race, he said it was time to deliver hope and prosperity to Nigeria in the “midst of despair and poverty.”

His words:  “A few days ago, I expressed the intention to join the contest for the APC 2023 Presidential Primary. Now, I give firm declaration that I will purchase the nomination forms in a couple of days.

“I am aspiring to be President in 2023 because I believe that at this period of grave crisis, Nigeria needs to be reinvented to be a modern, democratic state that prioritizes the socio-economic wellbeing of its citizens; to be restructured from inefficient consumption to production; and to be led with integrity and compassion.

“I, also, believe that every period in the history of a country requires a particular kind of leader. Nigeria faces very tough challenges now more than ever.

“In 2015, we needed a Buhari to take Nigeria away from the misdirection of the Peoples Democratic Party. In 2023, we need a leader who knows how to work across the divides and lead a coalition for competent and dedicated Nigeria to lay foundations for social stability and prosperity.

“My pedigree and previous accomplishments in high office in Nigeria lend credence to the fact that I am a good fit to the challenges of this moment in Nigerian history.”

Nnamani was Senate President during the President Olusegun Obasanjo Government when the South-east which turn it was to produce the Senate President kept changing the occupant of the office as if it was changing its underwears – Senators Evan Enwerem, Chuba Okadigbo Adolf Wabara, Anyim Pius Anyim, Nnamani.

He was, also, the Senate President when Obasanjo’s bid for a third term in office was thrown out by the Senate.

Until the recent past, Nnamani, from Enugu State, was a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP before he decamped to the APC under which he is aspiring to the office of the President.

Senator Nnamani is not expected, according to political watchers, to make any impact on his aspiration in a field already crowded by younger and better placed aspirants in both the APC and PDP.

Bereft of Home Support, Senator Okorocha Pays N100m, Picks Presidential Forms

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Rochas Okorocha

By Charles Igbo

Weeks after he declared interest in the Presidential seat in 2023, former Governor of Imo State and the Senator representing Imo-west, Rochas Okorocha, has purchased both the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the sum of N100m.

In the weeks following his declaration, not much was heard of his campaign, and not a few people began to have the feeling that, perhaps, he had lost interest, especially when the trio of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Chibuike Amaechi had declared interest in the same seat.

But Okorocha, known for his oratorial skills, has, finally, shown his seriousness by purchasing the N100m forms.

A press release signed by his Media Adviser,   Sam Onwuemeodo, confirmed his purchase of the forms.

He said: “With every sense of humility, we are delighted to inform the general public that , His Excellency,  Senator Rochas Okorocha, today, Friday , April 29, 2022 , picked or procured or obtained , the Expression of INTEREST AND NOMINATION FORMS of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the 2023 Presidency, at the Party’s National Secretariat, Abuja.

“The time was 12. 25pm. lt was a historic outing. And the atmosphere was clement and exciting.

“With this juicy and lofty development, Okorocha is set for the Party’s Presidential primary.  And with no doubts in our GODLY minds , it will end in praise.

Okorocha has never hidden his broad  zeal and seeming passion,  to lead this Country , for good .   He has remained consistent and persistent in this regard.

“We dedicate the Expression of INTEREST AND NOMINATION FORMS to GOD, who orders the affairs of men and women.

“We appeal for the prayers of  all men and women of good spirits and good tidings.

“With GOD,  nothing is impossible to them that believe.  And to the Glory of God, Okorocha believes.

“We had earlier dedicated Okorocha’s presidential ambition or pursuit to God.  Asking him (GOD) to take absolute control of the whole enterprise, since when he says YES  to a project, nobody can afford to say No. This is our take- home. Our bidding. Our confidence.

“We ask GOD to bless all and sundry.”

Okorocha will be going into the APC Presidential Primary without the support of the Imo APC. The delegates are in firmly in the clenched hands of the State Governor, Hope Uzodimma.

Most of his supporters have decamped to the People’s Democratic Party, PDP.

Senator Ifeanyi Ararume who he was partnering with against Uzodinma is in the camp of another Presidential aspirant –  Transportation Minister, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi.

2023: Bala Is On Bail From EFCC, Not Qualified To Run For Presidency

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By Ehigie Uzamere (A reply To Udenta Udenta)

If actually Udenta is a Professor and as learned as he claims to be, he ought to know better than to egg on a man (Bala Mohammed) on bail from EFCC, to dream of running for President of our country. Nigerians should hold people like Udenta responsible for the decline in the quality of our democracy.

If we do not want to attack any of us in public, we shouldn’t start it at all. I do not know what my brother and friend, Gov. Bala Mohammed was thinking of when he attempted his failed ridicule of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar publicly.

The simple question of whether he would step down for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar or not, could have elicited a more decent response like: “We haven’t reached that bridge yet. We’ll cross it when we get there,” or “If the need arises, I’m sure aspirants can step down for our best.” Wouldn’t the opposition use Bala’s statement against Atiku, if Atiku Abubakar emerged presidential candidate for PDP?

Done with this brief tutorial on decorum of speech and reasoning, and though I would not want to trade words with Udenta, as we do not have anything in common, and he is free to work for his stomach infrastructure, I am constrained to reply Udenta’s diatribe.

I have read his convoluted reasons for working for Bala Mohammed and I can only deduce from his reasoning, a man out to make money. If actually Udenta is a Professor and as learned as he claims to be, he ought to know better than to egg on a man on bail from EFCC, to dream of running for President of our country. Nigerians should hold people like Udenta responsible for the decline in the quality of our democracy.

I stand on my reaction to Bala Mohammed’s attempted affront.  Being a fellow Senator of the 6th Senate, I can relate in some ways with him and a direct response from him, rather than response from a Professor I’m yet to quantify his level of decent reasoning, would have been better appreciated. I also doubt if Bala Mohammed was privy to Udenta’s reply, as he could not counter any of my assertions, neither did he address them, but rather chose personal attack.

If Udenta can refer to Bala Mohammed as a consensus candidate of the North, even when the same North has come out to debunk whatever was written and made public by distinguished Professor Ango Abdullahi, it reveals his level of sycophancy and deceit. Why lead someone on, if not to defraud him? My little research on him shows he’s an opportunist.

Udenta with all the political prowess he has ascribed to himself, should have been running for office and not chasing crumbs. At his age, experiences and betrayals he ascribed to himself dating as far back as Abiola era presidential politics, Udenta should have done better for himself, rather than massaging his greed all the time. Or haven’t journalists risen high in politics in Nigeria? And Udenta claiming to be a journalist, I am surprised he did not consider the role of journalists as the conscience of the people, in throwing his weight behind a man, Bala Mohammed, who publicly has supported marauding undocumented Fulani terrorists that have tormented the South East and the rest of the country; killing, raping and maiming. How posterity would judge him should be his main preoccupation as a journalist, if he has a conscience.

Apparently, Udenta is a man Friday, ready to be hired by the gullible that fall for his doubtful credentials.

In his own words, he has always worked against his Igbo people, Ezeife _et al. I guess he sure knows where his bread is buttered.

His people, Ndigbo, are desirous of politics of Presidency to the South East, he is busy giving puerile reasons for supporting Bala Mohammed.

He is free to support whoever he chooses to. It is his prerogative, but I dare him to preach Bala Mohammed to delegates from the South East, if he is not working for Bala Mohammed for money.

I have made my choice based on my belief in the character, intelligence and ability of my choice – Alhaji Atiku Abubakar,  Wazirin Adamawa, to effectively lead, and pilot this country out of the doldrums.

I refuse to be distracted by rants of a paid servant.

Senator Uzamere is one of the Chieftains of the Atiku Presidential Campaign Office.

Of Bullion Vans, Dubai And Presidential Candidates For Sale

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By Dan Abubakar

In many places politicians are subjects of scorn and derision. And for good reason. They lie to the public as a matter of course, have absolutely no intention to honour their oath of office or their promises. The compliment is sometimes returned with particularly aggrieved persons throwing rotten eggs, tomatoes or shoes at politicians engaged in walkabout in England, France and elsewhere.

Here in Nigeria people sometimes show their displeasure by shouting “yehoo!”, “barawo!” or “ole!”.

The degeneration in the Nigerian specie of politician is alarming, a factor of the abysmal lack of accountability of public officers over the years. Finagling with public funds which should earn culprits years in the slammer or public execution, as in China become a means to run for higher office.

Some politicians now think it is all a game – one with no rules, no honour and no integrity needed. For them all is fair in politics as in war. Compromise has become the only governing principle of their existence..  Belonging to a political party means nothing other than as a vehicle to ride unto power. Parties are not grounded on ideas, programmes or ideology. There is no belief in principle or commitment to civic responsibility. Which is why politicians are acrobats jumping from one party to the other and back again. The story is told of one fellow who made the rounds with five political parties until he found one nondescript party that agreed to endorse his candidacy.

Today who can with any certainty tell the difference between the APC and the PDP for instance or who is in which party at any point in time?

The price the country is paying for this indulgence has become a very grave one indeed such that no one is addressing the serious issues that confront its very existence . And politics which is a time-honoured process for a society to choose its leaders is being discredited.

Many of our politicians seem not to apprehend the danger here and are plunging further and farther into the murk.

Let us begin with the number of those who say they want to be president. Surely, majority of those who have announced themselves cannot be serious. Other than media announcements and adding to the garbage on our streets from their falling posters how is one to take the announcements by Mohammed Hayatudeen, Ibikunle Amosun, Adams Oshiomhole, or the Cross River state entrant, Ben Ayade seriously?

Much comic relief is provided by such pretenders to the throne as Rivers governor Nyesom Wike, Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello and ….this other fellow. Pardon me I forget his name.

Yet the state of Nigeria is no laughing matter. Neither should the contest to succeed President Mohammed Buhari be an opportunity for the usual horse-trading or massive financial inducements as has become the manner with many. The rule of thumb should be that anyone who bribes to achieve a  position such as the presidency is not qualified for it quite apart from being a criminal.

Our present political predicament bears restating. The process for candidates to emerge for the 2023 presidential election is being confounded by the impression that the presidency is for all-comers. Or is there a certain method to the present madness?

Some ‘candidates’ may be doing it to seek attention, not wanting to be left in the shadows of others who have already declared. Others may be seeking to use their professed ambition as a bargaining chip for a future demand. Politicians everywhere do this and cash their chips when the opportunity arises.

But there may be something more sinister afoot. There is now strong suspicion that a lot of the declared ambitions are by phantom candidates, individuals who are not at all serious and who for the right consideration will step down for their benefactors thus presenting the impression of a bandwagon. This stratagem, it is said, is by certain candidates in both parties who are known to be flush with funds. That is why in political circles there is now so much talk about bullion vans, opening of  Dubai-based financial spigots and impending shortage of dollars in the market.

It is reassuring that money has never been the determinant of who rules Nigeria even if the process had in the past been rigged against the best emerging. But this time Nigerians must make their voices loud and clear to the political parties that the sun must be allowed to shine on the one or two roses in their midst that seek to bloom for everyone’s sake.

Abubakar, a Political Analyst wrote from Abuja

First Bank Assures Customers After Winning Best Bank In Nigeria Awards

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By Tosin Olatokunbo

First Bank of Nigeria, FBN has re-affrimed its readiness to continue to provide excellent services that bring satisfaction to esteemed customers.

The forward moving commercial bank disclosed this after winning two awards; Best Bank in Nigeria 2022 and Best Banking Digital Transformation Nigeria at the International Investor Awards 2022, an industry print and online publication that provides insights, news and visual informative pieces with topics ranging from world markets, investing opportunities, industry analysis, amongst others.

“We thank International Investor Awards for the recognition, whilst dedicating these awards to our esteemed customers spread across the world for their unflinching patronage of our services through our 128 years of existence.

“As a bank that is woven into the fabric of society, we remain committed to ensuring that our customers enjoy safe, secure and advanced financial services as they seamlessly carry out their banking transactions on the go, irrespective of where they are,” said Folake Ani-Mumuney, Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications in response to the awards.

The bank was recognized with the Best Bank in Nigeria 2022 award for its leadership role in promoting financial inclusion in Nigeria which has been integral to improving lives and stimulating businesses of individuals across the country.

The Kazeem Adeduntan-led bank was also awarded the Best Bank in Digital Transformation in recognition of its leadership in providing digital banking services in the country.

The bank has been a deserved awardee of prestigious awards including; Most Innovative Retail Banking App Nigeria 2021 by Global Banking and Finance Awards; Best Internet Banking Nigeria 2021 by International Business Magazine; Best Financial Brand 2021 by Global Brands Awards; African Bank of the Year 2021 & Innovative Banking Product of the Year 2021 by African Leadership Magazine Awards; amongst others.

About First Bank

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, FirstBank is the premier Bank in West Africa and the leading financial inclusion services provider in Nigeria for 128 years.

With over 750 business locations and over 150,000 Banking Agents spread across 99 per cent of the 774 Local Government Areas in Nigeria, FirstBank provides a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services to serve its over 30 million customers.

The Bank has an international presence through its subsidiaries, FBNBank (UK) Limited in London and Paris, FBNBank in the Republic of Congo, Ghana, The Gambia, Guinea, Sierra-Leone and Senegal, as well as a Representative Office in Beijing.

Since its establishment in 1894, FirstBank has consistently built relationships with customers focusing on the fundamentals of good corporate governance, strong liquidity, optimised risk management and leadership. Over the years, the Bank has led the financing of private investment in infrastructure development in the Nigerian economy by playing key roles in the Federal Government’s privatisation and commercialisation schemes. With its global reach, FirstBank provides prospective investors wishing to explore the vast business opportunities that are available in Nigeria, an internationally competitive world-class brand and a credible financial partner.

FirstBank has been named “Most Valuable Bank Brand in Nigeria” six times in a row (2011 – 2016) by the globally renowned “The Banker Magazine” of the Financial Times Group; “Best Retail Bank in Nigeria” for seven consecutive years (2011 – 2017) by the Asian Banker International Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards and “Best Bank in Nigeria” by Global Finance for 15 years.

Our brand purpose is always to put customers, partners and stakeholders at the heart of our business, even as we standardise customer experience and excellence in financial solutions across sub-Saharan Africa, in consonance with our brand vision “To be the partner of the first choice in building your future”. Our brand promise is always to deliver the ultimate “gold standard” of value and excellence.

This commitment is anchored on our inherent values of passion, partnership and people, to position You First in every respect.

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