NBCC, First Bank partner to promote business growth, bilateral engagements

The Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) and First Bank of Nigeria have collaborated to strengthen business development and enhance bilateral ties with the unveiling of Ivory Hall.

Abimbola Olashore, president and chairman of the council at NBCC, said the decision of Nigeria’s oldest bank to invest in the development and naming of the hall is not just a sponsorship, but a powerful affirmation of confidence in the chamber’s mission, values, and long-term direction.

“This hall goes beyond bricks and mortar. It is an investment in the future of our Chamber and the wider business community. It will serve as a centre for high-level dialogue, policy conversations, capacity-building programmes, and bilateral engagements that strengthen the ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom,” Olashore said in his remarks.

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“It is a space where ideas will be shaped, partnerships will be forged, and strategies that influence national and sectoral growth will be crafted.”

Expressing the Chamber’s gratitude, Olashore described First Bank as “one of the most enduring and respected financial institutions in the country”, stressing that the lender has consistently demonstrated leadership anchored on resilience, service, and innovation.

“Their long-standing presence and relevance in Nigeria’s economic history make this partnership especially meaningful to us as a Chamber.”

Olusegun Alebiosu, the managing director/chief executive officer of First Bank of Nigeria, said that by collaborating with the NBCC, “we are reinforcing our dedication in supporting business communities, facilitating cross-border engagement and contributing meaningfully to the advancing economic growth.

“The First Bank’s Ivory Hall stands as a significant addition to this commitment. It is the chamber’s largest and most strategic engagement space where business leaders will deliberate, where investors meet with opportunity, and where early impact conversations take place.”

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