The deputy managing director, Mr. Ini Ebong, recently made a major visit to FirstBank’s subsidiary in Sierra Leone, where he addressed staff members and reiterated the bank’s commitment to regional growth. Since June 2024, Mr. Ebong has served as DMD, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous roles as Executive Director of Treasury and International Banking and Group Executive in the same industry.
Mr. Ebong said he was impressed by FirstBank Sierra Leone’s young and vibrant staff during his visit. He emphasised the vital role that employees play within the larger FirstBank Group and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics. “We see great potential in this market, and we are ready for expansion,” he said, emphasising the bank’s goal to actively seek growth opportunities in the Sierra Leonean market rather than staying small.
His visit’s primary objective was to establish relationships with the staff members who will lead the bank’s expansion initiatives. Additionally, Mr. Ebong valued the productive conversations he had with local stakeholders, all of whom had a similar vision for advancement. He assured the Sierra Leone subsidiary that the group office would continue to support them in achieving more significant strategic objectives as he wrapped up his visit.
