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It was Countee Cullen that wrote these revolutionary words: “Some are teethed on a silver spoon with the stars hung up for a rattle. I cut my teeth like a black raccoon for implements of battle.” This is Cullen describing how former First Bank MD Bisi Onasanya ended up on the path of good money, breaking the law of entropy by raising his wealth a few metres after six years away from the First Bank apex position.
Where do MDs go when they retire? Bisi Onasanya was one of those that necessitated this question when he retired from the position of Group MD and CEO of First Bank in 2015. Onasanya had been a regular at the bank for more than two decades and spent the last six years as the number one man. And so he left and news bearers reported that he had decided to settle on the docks of Real Estate.
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Adeyeri
Rotary Club of Lagos was established 60 years ago on May 1, 1961, the same year Rotary International came to Nigeria. President of the club (2020-2021), who is also the Captain of over 116 Presidents in District 9110, comprising Lagos and Ogun states, Rotarian Dare Adeyeri spoke to ISAAC TAIWO on his tenure, the celebration, the club’s activities over the years and impact of Rotary on governance and nation building.
Congratulations on the 60th anniversary of Rotary Club of Lagos. What’s the plan for celebration? Is it going to be virtual considering we are still in a pandemic?
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has told us that we can now dance, however, he warns us to be careful and limit our gathering to 500 people. This is the oldest Rotary Club in the District; we have eminent people and achievers in their businesses or professions who have passed through the Club, including the late Sir Adetokunbo Ademola, Sir Mobolaji Bank-Anthony, Adeyemo Alakija,
By Bayo Adewale
The ability of First Bank Nigeria Limited to successfully transform itself and keep pace with market trends has never been in doubt. The bank has reinvented its products, operations and services over the years to the admiration of Nigerians enough to outlive its peers and remain a strong contender for the best prizes available in Nigeria’s banking industry today.
No doubt, the appointment of Mr. Gbenga Shobo as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO)following the retirement of Mr. Adesola Adeduntan, in line with the Banks succession strategy is the latest move in a long line of visionary moves by the bank to cement its legacy as the leading financial institution in the country. Dr Adeduntan was appointed as the MD in January 2016, supported by Gbenga Shobo as the DMD.
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The ability of First Bank Nigeria Limited to successfully transform itself and keep pace with market trends has never been in doubt. The bank has reinvented its products, operations and services over the years to the admiration of Nigerians enough to outlive its peers and remain a strong contender for the best prizes available in Nigeria’s banking industry today.
No doubt, the recent appointment of Mr. Gbenga Shobo as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO)following the retirement of Mr. Adesola Adeduntan, in line with the Banks succession strategy is the latest move in a long line of visionary moves by the bank to cement its legacy as the leading financial institution in the country. Dr Adeduntan was appointed as the MD in January 2016, supported by Gbenga Shobo as the DMD.
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