Ebenezer Olufowose has been named as Tunde Hassan-Odukale who stepped down as the chairman of First Bank Ltd after a 12-year tenure on the board, adhe
Ebenezer Olufowose has been named as Tunde Hassan-Odukale who stepped down as the chairman of First Bank Ltd after a 12-year tenure on the board, adhering to the tenure guidelines set by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN for Non-Executive Directors.
Prior to his new role, Olufowose served as the Group Managing Director of First Ally Capital Limited, a notable investment banking firm in Lagos.
Before his involvement with FirstBank, Olufowose had significant roles at other prestigious institutions.
He was an Executive Director at Access Bank Plc and Citibank Nigeria, where his responsibilities included leading the origination, structuring, and execution of significant corporate finance and investment banking transactions across Nigeria.
Olufowose embarked on his banking career in 1985 at NAL Merchant Bank Plc, contributing to the Corporate Planning and Finance Departments.
His academic credentials include a first-class honours degree in Economics from the University of Lagos and an MA in International Economics from the University of Sussex, England.
Olufowose’s extensive training includes programs at globally recognized institutions such as the Institute of Management Development in Switzerland, Harvard Business School in the USA, and INSEAD in Singapore.
He holds the distinction of being an alumnus of both the Harvard Business School and the Lagos Business School.
His professional memberships include honorary senior membership of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, and fellowships with the Institute of Credit Administration and the Association of Investment Advisers and Portfolio Managers.
As he takes on his new role as Chairman, his extensive experience and strategic vision are expected to drive FirstBank towards continued growth and success in Nigeria’s dynamic banking landscape.
His leadership qualities and proven track record in investment banking are anticipated to bring fresh perspectives to FirstBank’s strategies and operations moving forward.
