Subomi Balogun dies at 89: How he built his business empire -

Otunba Subomi Balogun, the founder of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Group, died today in a London hospital after a brief illness. He was a fulfilled man who built his business/financial empire from scratch. The following story reveals his background, education, legal practice, foray into the financial sector and the establishment of FCMB.

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