Emmanuel Ojukwu
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has appointed Ademola Adebise, a well-respected figure in the Nigerian financial industry, to its board of directors.
In addition to strengthening its leadership team with Adebise, a seasoned banker with over three decades of experience, FCMB is actively addressing gender inequality in Nigeria’s business sector through its SheVentures programme.
The bank announced that Adebise’s appointment, which has received approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria, marks a significant addition to its leadership team.
The bank statement read,
“Adebise, who most recently served as the Managing Director of Wema Bank Plc, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to FCMB. Recently, he was appointed by the federal government as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Family Homes Funds Limited. His career spans various sectors of the financial industry, including technology, risk management, and strategic planning.
“He has also held key positions at prominent Nigerian banks and non-banking financial institutions, including the legacy Chartered Bank, Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc and Accenture (a global Consulting firm). Adebise currently serves on the Board of AIICO Insurance, AIICO Capital and Duchess International Hospital.
“With a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Lagos and an MBA from Lagos Business School, Adebise blends technical expertise with business acumen. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Bankers. He has completed executive programmes at prestigious institutions such as the University of Cambridge and Harvard Business School.”
Meanwhile, by providing interest-free loans of up to N10 million and tailored support to female entrepreneurs in the export and agricultural sectors, the bank said, it is fostering a more inclusive economic environment.
Source: Leadership
