FITC, FirstBank Strengthen Partnership On Talent Development, Leadership Growth

The Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) and First Bank of Nigeria have deepened discussions on strengthening collaboration in talent development, leadership capacity building, governance, and institutional growth amid evolving challenges in the financial services sector.

The recent strategic engagement, held between the management teams of both institutions, was led by the managing director and chief executive officer of FITC, Chizor Malize, alongside the head of Learning and Development, Esther Amoye, and other senior officials.

The FirstBank delegation was led by chief executive officer, Olusegun Alebiosu, accompanied by Personal Assistant to the CEO, Nkereuwem E. Uwatt, and Group Head, Human Capital Management and Development, Olumuyiwa D. Olulaja.

In a statement by the FITC, the discussions focused on expanding cooperation around continuous learning, workforce capability enhancement, organisational performance, innovation, and sustainable growth, as financial institutions navigate industry shifts driven by recapitalisation, digital transformation, changing customer expectations, and emerging risk realities.

Both organisations underscored the growing importance of building future-ready institutions anchored on knowledge, resilient leadership, and agile workforce strategies to remain competitive in an increasingly dynamic operating environment.

The engagement also highlighted the need for continuous learning and strategic knowledge partnerships as critical tools for driving measurable business outcomes and strengthening institutional resilience.

According to participants, the meeting reflected a shared commitment to advancing leadership excellence, improving workforce capability, and supporting sustainable impact across Nigeria’s financial ecosystem.

FITC expressed appreciation to FirstBank’s leadership for its receptiveness and commitment to collaboration, noting that the engagement could pave the way for deeper partnerships to accelerate institutional growth and long-term sectoral development.