First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu as its Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2024.
The announcement was made official through a notification to the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the investing public, adhering to the Issuers’ Rules of The Exchange.
Alebiosu’s appointment follows the sudden resignation of Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, who has served as the Managing Director/CEO of First Bank.
The First Bank acting CEO is stepping into this pivotal role from his previous position as the Executive Director, Chief Risk Officer, and Executive Compliance Officer, a position he held at First Bank since January 2022.
Alebiosu brings to the helm of FirstBank over 28 years of extensive experience in the banking and financial services industry.
His expertise spans various domains including credit risk management, financial planning and control, corporate and commercial banking, agriculture financing, oil and gas, transportation, and project financing.
Having embarked on his professional journey in 1991 with Oceanic Bank Plc. (now EcoBank Plc.), Alebiosu has held several notable positions in esteemed financial institutions.
Before joining FirstBank in 2016, he served as Chief Risk Officer at Coronation Merchant Bank Limited, Chief Credit Risk Officer at the African Development Bank Group, and Group Head of Credit Policy & Deputy Chief Credit Risk Officer at United Bank for Africa Plc.
Alebiosu is an alumnus of the Harvard School of Government and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management.
Additionally, he obtained a Master’s degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos, as well as a Master’s degree in Development Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
A distinguished member of various professional bodies, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants (FCA), Nigeria Institute of Management (ANIM), and Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Alebiosu is renowned for his commitment to excellence and ethical practices in the banking sector.
Beyond his professional endeavours, Alebiosu is known for his passion for golf and adventure. He is happily married and a proud parent.
Digital TimesNG understands that Alebiosu’s appointment is pending approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria.
FirstBank of Nigeria Limited anticipates continued growth and innovation under Alebiosu’s leadership, reinforcing its position as a leading financial institution in Nigeria and beyond.