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Wednesday 19 March 2014

The Economist Summit 2014, Dynamic Evolution: FirstBank


FirstBank’s Brand Story as a consistent pioneer and industry leader since its establishment as
the foremost bank in West Africa in 1894.

Lagos, Nigeria; MARCH 19th 2014: Leading International magazine events‘ arm, The Economist
Events confirms key sector executives at this year's 10th edition of its annual Nigeria Summit in
Lagos on March 24th and 25th at The Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Among them are Mr. Bisi Onasanya, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer,
FirstBank who brings thought-leadership to the debate, placing developmental issues at the fore
of national and international discourse.

FirstBank also celebrates its 120th anniversary alongside Nigeria’s Centenary Anniversary
celebrations this year. There is indeed a strong connection between the nation and the
institution with FirstBank playing key roles in national growth and development over the years.

FirstBank’s GMD/CEO, Bisi Onasanya will be joining a range of global delegates drawn from
business, government and academia at the Nigeria Summit which has become one of the
leading events in Africa where business, government and ideas people meet.


Last year's event attracted delegates from 22 countries. key speakers FOR THIS YEAR INCLUDE
Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s Minister of Communication Technology; Zhong Jianhua, Special
Representative of the Chinese Government for African Affairs; Sri Prakash Lohia, Founder and
Chairman, Indorama Corporation, and Stephane Bacquaert, Managing Director of Investments
and Secretary of the Investment Committee, Wendel Group; Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman,
Emaar Properties; Arunma Oteh, Director General, Nigerian Securities and Exchange
Commission and Tony Elumelu, Chairman, Heirs Holdings.


About The Economist Events
The Economist Events’ philosophy is to tackle issues with a forward-looking, uniquely global
perspective. We aim to create events for the intellectually curious: people who enjoy ideas and
who are passionate about the issues that define our world.

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