The Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) and First Bank of Nigeria have strengthened discussions aimed at deepening collaboration in talent development, leadership capacity building, governance, and institutional growth within Nigeria’s financial sector.
The strategic engagement brought together senior management teams from both institutions to explore ways of improving workforce capability, organisational performance, innovation, and long-term sustainability amid changing realities in the banking industry.
FITC’s delegation was led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Chizor Malize, alongside the Head of Learning and Development, Esther Amoye, and other top officials.
On the side of FirstBank, the team was headed by the bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Olusegun Alebiosu, accompanied by his Personal Assistant, Nkereuwem E. Uwatt, and the Group Head of Human Capital Management and Development, Olumuyiwa D. Olulaja.
According to a statement issued by FITC, the meeting focused on expanding cooperation in continuous learning, leadership development, and institutional resilience as financial institutions continue adapting to recapitalisation policies, digital transformation, evolving customer expectations, and emerging operational risks.
Both organisations stressed the importance of building future-ready institutions driven by strong leadership, knowledge-based systems, and agile workforce strategies capable of sustaining competitiveness in the rapidly changing financial environment.
The discussions also highlighted the growing role of strategic knowledge partnerships and continuous professional development in driving measurable business outcomes and strengthening operational efficiency across the financial ecosystem.
Participants at the meeting described the engagement as a reflection of the shared commitment of both institutions toward advancing leadership excellence and supporting sustainable growth within Nigeria’s banking and financial services sector.
FITC further appreciated FirstBank’s leadership for its openness to collaboration, expressing optimism that the engagement would pave the way for stronger partnerships capable of accelerating institutional development and sector-wide impact.
