Skip to main content

Fresh facts emerge on why Adeduntan resigned as First Bank MD

It’s no longer news that astute banker, Dr Adesola Adeduntan has resigned his position as the Managing Director of First Bank.

It has also become a stale gist that the front-runner financial institution has since named Olusegun Alebiosu as his replacement.

In fact, the announcement came a day after Adeduntan tendered his resignation.

What has remained a major topic of discussion in some quarters, however, is the strange circumstances surrounding Adeduntan’s resignation.

A report monitored on Reportersatlarge suggested that “Adeduntan abruptly informed the board of his desire to resign, effective from April 20, eight full months before his third term of three years end, which he won as a reprieve by former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele.”

According to the report, Adeduntan’s sudden resignation couldn’t be understood but it may not be unconnected to a directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) according to the report.

Adeduntan who was supposed to retire in December 2024, the report said, was asked to step aside by the bank board as a result of the said directive from CBN.

More shocking of the whole scenario was the fact that news of Adeduntan’s resignation broke in Nigeria while he was still attending the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington DC.

Findings by TrendscopeNews also revealed that Adeduntan’s replacement had to be named the manner it was done by the leading financial institution so as to calm investors’ concerns and give the bank hope.

Adeduntan in his parting words said: “As you are aware, my contract would be expiring on 31 December 2024 after which I would no longer be eligible for employment within the Bank having served as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank for a record time of nine years.

“During this period the Bank and its subsidiaries have undergone significant changes and broken new grounds. We have repositioned the institution as an enviable financial giant in Africa.

“I have however decided to proceed on retirement with effect from 20 April 2024 to pursue other interests.

“I am eternally grateful to the board of directors of FirstBank and FBN Holdings Pic for the support I received from them during my stewardship. I wish our iconic institution continued success and progress as we move into its next evolution phase.”

It was reported that the board had completely lost faith in the way Adeduntan was running the bank, and that when the CBN’s directive came, he was unsalvageable.

The board allegedly left Adeduntan to his fate due to various factors.

One of the accusations, according to the report, has to do with his lifestyle, which is allegedly not very beneficial for the bank’s reputation.

Other accusations caused the board to differ, but after putting out strong evidence, the side seeking Adeduntan’s removal from the bank won.

Additionally, there were rumors of an unofficial celebration among the employees upon the announcement of his resignation.

There were rumors that the First Bank MD didn’t have a good rapport with his colleagues and that there was an ego issue.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Meet Ibadan's 10 Big Real Estate Players

The real estate sector in Oyo State, especially Ibadan, the capital city, is currently experiencing what could best be described as a mega boom. Thanks to the few investors who saw the vision years back and keyed into it by contributing their quotas to the development of the sector. Kudos also to the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration in the state for creating an enabling environment (the successive governments couldn't be excused from the success story too). Not only has Makinde's administration created an enabling environment, it has introduced some investors-friendly policies, and as well undertook partnerships that had really helped in bringing about the unprecedented developments in the sector. This has also created room for options for those who are interested in both luxury and low cost estates. Its also explains reasons for the many real estate projects (both completed and ongoing) all over the place. There are developments and construction almost everywhere in Ib

"I Have No Problem With Anybody" - Olodogbo of Odogbo-Ijesha, Tunde Oginni Speaks On The Controversy Surrounding His Traditional Tittle

The name Olatunde Oginni means different things to different people; while some see him as very consistent and a successful businessman, some see him to be too controversial. But from whichever perspective you might like to assess  him from, what you cannot take away from him is, his brain and the never die spirit. Also, the philanthropic side of him. He has been making money right from the younger age; by 24/25, Oginni had has companies and properties here and there. Which gave him a kind of upper hand above his peers and since then he has been giving back to the society in his own little way. Today, Olatunde Oginni sits atop a vibrant business empire which include Tiger Beach Limited, Flogin Natural Resources Limited, Tiger Flo Security, Olatunde Oginni Property and many more. Recently, Oginni shared his experience with Dare Adeniran as per his lifestyle as the Olodogbo of Odogbo-Ijesha. He  opens up on so many interesting issues and the controversy surrounding his tittle ‘’Olodo

On The Rising Profile Of Juju/Miliki Gospel Singer, Dele Gold.

When it comes to special recognition in the Music industry, there’s always a name that can’t be left out due to his prominence in his unique style of music and the consistency that he has trailed along with it. Dele Gold, the talented musician born Dele Agbeyo is unarguably a talent that’s rare to find in the music industry in this part of the world.