FirstBank, Oyo Partner to Boost State’s Economy

First Bank of Nigeria is partnering Oyo State government for the planned economic summit, as part of its strategic initiatives to drive financial empowerment and contribute to the nation’s economic development.

The summit, slated for, April 14 and 15, at the Ibadan Civic Center, Oyo State, has the theme “Oyo State: Right for Business.”

The event is organized to highlight the various opportunities that abound in the state for both local and foreign investors, as well as identifying practical solutions to developing key strategies that will serve as an integrated roadmap to achieving the economic transformation of the state through a framework of private sector partnership.

Senator Abiola Ajimobi, governor of the state, will declare the summit open, while other dignitaries and discussants expected at the summit will include the South African Ambassador to Nigeria, J. N. K. Mamabolo; Nigeria’s foremost businessman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; Group Chairman, FBN Holdings Plc, Dr. Oba Otudeko; Dr. Oby Ezekwesili; and Mr. Bismarck Rewane.

According to Mrs. Folake Ani-Mumuney, head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, FirstBank, “FirstBank remained committed to promoting thought leadership and driving economic development in various states of the federation. With our support of the Oyo State summit, we hope it will foster business development and enhance capacity building in the state.”