FIRSTBANK SUPPORTS IGUE FESTIVAL

First Bank of Nigeria Plc threw its weight behind the annual Igue Festival which held in Benin City, the Edo State capital last December. The annual traditional festival, arguably the most important and oldest festival in Benin Kingdom is revered by all Binis home and abroad.

FirstBank’s support for the festival is in sync with its tradition of nurturing and sustaining the cultural heritage of Nigerians. It is also a reiteration of the Bank’s support for its host communities. The Bank has been a consistent supporter of the festival for over a decade.

Receiving the FirstBank team during a courtesy visit to his palace, the Benin monarch, His Royal Highness, Omo N’oba N’edo Uku Akpolokpolo Erediuwa commended FirstBank for its continued support over the years, saying that the annual success of the festival was achieved largely because of the support of the Bank.

“On behalf of my people, I thank your Bank for your continued support for our cultural values. Your contribution to the festival over the years is noted and we pray that God will continue to guide the affairs of your Bank. Thank you”, he said.

Earlier, the Benin Business Development Manager of FirstBank, Mr. Azaka Jarret, who led the FirstBank team to the palace, thanked the Oba for his support for the Bank. He said the Bank’s support for the Igue festival, and its sponsorship of other art and cultural events across the country, stemmed from the conviction that there is the need for a concerted effort to promote and preserve the cultural heritage of the Nigerian people, adding that Benin is very strategic to the business of the Bank.

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