First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has successfully graduated 12 candidates, in the third edition of its Senior Management Development Programme (SMDP). The ceremony was held virtually, using Zoom, on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.

The Senior Management Development Programme (SMDP), is an intensive course programme, which has been tailored for a particular group of senior managers to principal managers, who possess strong leadership skills in their respective fields. Prior to the 2020 programme, 40 exemplary staff had successfully participated in the SMDP, while 23 staff graduated in the inaugural edition, which held in 2017. The 2018 programme also saw 17 graduates.

The CEO, First Bank Nigeria Limited, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan said: “I am delighted with the performance of the third set of the Senior Management Development Program (SMDP) graduands. The set’s performance and response to the various trainings and initiatives have been very impressive and exemplary. The set has demonstrated the gold standard of value and excellence in banking services which FirstBank stands for. The SMDP has been an insightful and impactful journey for the Bank and the participants.”

“I encourage each graduand to maximise the experience and knowledge garnered from the program as they build on their individual and collective contribution to the Bank’s continued growth as well as its efforts in enabling and impacting Nigeria, and the Africa continent at large.”