<p>First Bank, the
premier Bank in West Africa and the leading banking services solutions provider
in Nigeria for 125 years,  ;has announced its partnership with Linda Ikeji
TV for the broadcast of the TV show, First Class Material. The show is billed
to premiere on all FirstBank and Linda Ikeji TV platforms across the web and
social media on ;Tuesday 26th November at 8am and reposted at 7pm
same evening- Nigerian time.</p>



<p> A statement from First Bank, signed by Folake Ani-Mumuney, Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, and made available to OpenLife, stated that First Class Material is a programme which aims to chronicle the success stories of Nigerians who are distinct and exemplary in their achievements and importantly, a testament to the greatness of the West African country. The weekly show would have viewers exposed to Nigerians across the globe that have carved a niche for themselves by being exemplary and influential in their chosen endeavours and career path. Success stories of notable firsts and trailblazers would be highlighted, with viewers encouraged to go beyond limits and leave no stone unturned at making their dreams a reality.</p>



<p> ;Amongst the
success stories to be broadcasted through the course of the 6 months weekly
programme is brilliance of ;Ifeoma Thorpe-White, a 17 year-old Nigerian immigrant admitted into all
eight Ivy League schools in the United States, including Stanford &; Harvard
universities.</p>



<p> Speaking on the TV show, Folake Ani-Mumuney, the Group Head, Marketing &; Corporate Communications, First Bank of Nigeria Limited said “First Class Material is a celebration of notable Firsts by Nigerians which underscores what First Bank of Nigeria Limited stands for. The essence of the TV programme is to have many more people informed and encouraged by the successes, thereby having these feats emulated in their chosen endeavours.” We are excited about this partnership with Linda Ikeji TV and remain committed to celebrating the successes of Nigerians which indeed resonates the theme of FirstBank’s 125 anniversary, thus “Woven into the Fabric of Society”, she concluded.</p>



<p> ;Also
speaking, Nigeria’s renowned celebrity blogger, Linda Ikeji said “being the
first ;to do something is remarkable. It defines and shapes paths for
others to follow. And it can be truly inspiring when one is partnering with a
company such as FirstBank – an institution of many firsts’’. ;</p>



<p> Since its establishment in 1894, FirstBank has consistently built relationships with customers focusing on the fundamentals of good corporate governance, strong liquidity, optimised risk management and leadership. The bank has been named “Most Valuable Bank Brand in Nigeria” six times in a row (2011 – 2016) by the globally renowned “The Banker Magazine” of the Financial Times Group; “Best Retail Bank in Nigeria” for seven consecutive years (2011 – 2017) by the Asian Banker International Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards and “Best Bank in Nigeria” by Global Finance for 15 years. </p>

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