International magazine events‘ arm, The Economist Events confirms key sector executives at this year’s 10th edition of its annual Nigeria Summit in Lagos on March 24th and 25th at The Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Among them are Mr. Bisi Onasanya, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer,FirstBank who brings thought-leadership to the debate, placing developmental issues at the fore of national and international discourse. FirstBank also celebrates its 120th anniversary alongside Nigeria’s Centenary Anniversary celebrations this year. There is indeed a strong connection between the nation and the institution with FirstBank playing key roles in national growth and development over the years.

FirstBank’s GMD/CEO, Bisi Onasanya will be joining a range of global delegates drawn frombusiness, government and academia at the Nigeria Summit which has become one of the leading events in Africa where business, government and ideas people meet.

Last year’s event attracted delegates from 22 countries. key speakers for this year include Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s Minister of Communication Technology; Zhong Jianhua, Special Representative of the Chinese Government for African Affairs; Sri Prakash Lohia, Founder and Chairman, Indorama Corporation, and Stephane Bacquaert, Managing Director of Investments and Secretary of the Investment Committee, Wendel Group; Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties; Arunma Oteh, Director General, Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission and Tony Elumelu, Chairman, Heirs Holdings.

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