A bunch of distinguished dignitaries and political leaders gathered on Wednesday for the groundbreaking ceremony of the First Financial institution’s 40-storey headquarters at Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos.
PUNCH stories that the brand new headquarters is designed with sustainability in thoughts, that includes a green-certified constructing that reduces operational prices and positions FirstBank as a pacesetter in sustainable banking practices.
Vice President Kashim Shettima; the President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of FBN Holdings, Femi Otedola, billionaire businessman Adedeji Adeleke, and former Senate President Bukola Saraki have been among the many distinguished visitors on the occasion.
The ceremony additionally noticed the attendance of key authorities figures, together with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy Obafemi Hamzat, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, and Ondo State Governor Fortunate Aiyedatiwa.
In a publish on X.com following the ceremony, Saraki congratulated First Financial institution on its exceptional achievements over the previous 130 years.
He emphasised that the headquarters would mark a brand new period for sustainable and technologically superior infrastructure inside Africa’s monetary sector.
He wrote, “As one in every of Nigeria’s oldest banks, in its 130 years of existence, FirstBank Nigeria has achieved exceptional milestones. This is the reason, as we speak, it was a privilege to affix the Administration, Board, and buddies of the financial institution on the official groundbreaking of FirstBank’s progressive 40-story inexperienced headquarters in Eko Atlantic Metropolis, Lagos.
“Congratulations to FirstBank on this landmark improvement, which won’t solely redefine the Lagos skyline as Nigeria’s tallest constructing but in addition lead a brand new period of sustainable and technologically superior infrastructure in Africa’s monetary sector.”
Sanwo-Olu additionally shared his pleasure in regards to the venture on X.com, highlighting the importance of the event for each the native financial system and the transformation of Victoria Island’s skyline.
“Right now, I attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the First Financial institution Plc Iconic Tower at Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island, alongside the Vice President, His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima.
“This marks the start of a big improvement venture that guarantees to rework the skyline of Victoria Island and additional improve the financial panorama of our state” he wrote.
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