Monday, October 19, 2020 / 12:50PM /Firstbank/Header Image Credit: Firstbank
Nigeria's
premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, First Bank of
Nigeria Limited has announced that its CEO, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan has been
honoured with membership of Bretton Woods Committee (BWC). FirstBank has
also joined Bretton Woods Committee as an Organisational Supporter in line with
the commitment to demonstrate cooperation and foster global well-being.
The membership, which is by
invitation only, is in recognition of Dr. Adeduntan's sterling leadership
qualities including efforts in ensuring that FirstBank remains at the forefront
in promoting financial inclusion in Africa.
According Bretton Woods, "committee
members are leaders at the top of business, academic, and nonprofit sectors.
Influencers from every region of the world - including industry CEOs,
international policymakers, and former U.S. officials - we champion efforts to
spur economic growth, alleviate poverty, and advance global financial
stability. Given your leadership and background, we believe you would be a
valuable addition to the Bretton Woods Committee".
Since its founding in 1983,
members of BWC include leaders at the top of the business, finance, academic,
and non-profit sectors, including many industry CEOs, as well as former
presidents, cabinet-level officials, and lawmakers who share the belief that
international economic cooperation is essential and best served through strong
and effective International Finance Institutions (IFIs). Members include
President Jimmy Carter; Professor Henry Gates Jr, Harvard University; Mr.
Michael E. O'Neill, Chairman of Citigroup (2012-2019).
The mission and work of the Committee is motivated by the conviction
that systematic, principled and effective multilateral cooperation is the
surest means of achieving economic and social progress. Through its
programs and events, the Committee convenes policymakers together with
members and stakeholders across its network to explore current issues in global
finance, development and trade, and to propose ways in which the system - and
the institutions that comprise it - can be strengthened and made more
effective.
Appreciating
the recognition, Dr. Adeduntan said "On behalf of the board, management and
staff of FirstBank, I'm deeply honoured to be recognised as a member of The
Bretton Woods Committee. In addition, as a contributor, FirstBank remains
committed to the goals of the Bretton Woods Committee. This is especially at
this time when the role played by business and political leaders is critical to
exploring efficient ways of deepening collaboration and inclusion across
borders whilst mitigating the adverse effects of the coronavirus on not just
the global economy but on other aspects of the livelihood of every individual
and household.
"I look forward to working with other members of The Bretton Woods Committee as we continue to build on the successes achieved over the years. With these, we will make the world a better place," he concluded.
Dr.
Adeduntan has since the start of the year received various recognitions and
applauses for his priceless leadership and role in promoting economic growth
and development in Nigeria and the continent at large. These include; the
conferment of The Cranfield Alumnus 2020 Award by Cranfield School of
Management Alumni, The African Banking Personality of the Year 2019 by African
Leadership Magazine and very recently, the Forbes Best of Africa Award.
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