FirstBank Samuel Asabia Professorial Chair Hosts Inaugural Public Lecture on Business Ethics and Nigeria’s Economic Future

Lagos, 10 August 2026 – The FirstBank Samuel Asabia Professorial Chair in Business Ethics and Governance at the University of Lagos will host its inaugural public lecture on 3 September 2026. The event, themed "Business Ethics and the Future of Nigeria's Economy," aims to discuss the crucial role of ethics, integrity, accountability, and sustainability in shaping Nigeria's economic future and promoting long-term development.

The Chair, established in honor of Samuel Asabia, FirstBank's first indigenous Managing Director, promotes research, teaching, and thought leadership in business ethics, corporate governance, responsible leadership, and sustainable practices.

Olusegun Alebiosu, FirstBank's Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, will chair the lecture, underscoring the bank's dedication to ethical leadership, strong governance, and responsible enterprise. Alebiosu emphasized that sustainable economic progress depends on these principles, and the chair represents FirstBank's commitment to advancing thought leadership and facilitating meaningful dialogue on issues impacting business and society.

The inaugural lecture will bring together stakeholders, including academics, students, business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and other interested parties, to explore how integrity-driven leadership can strengthen institutions, enhance economic resilience, and accelerate Nigeria's path to a more inclusive and prosperous future.

FirstBank believes sustainable development goes beyond financial performance to include ethical decision-making, responsible corporate citizenship, robust governance, and the development of future leaders who can drive positive societal change.

Currently, Professor Kenneth Amaeshi, a globally recognized scholar with expertise in Sustainable Finance, Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, and Economic Development, holds the Samuel Asabia Professorial Chair. Through ongoing investments in education, research, and initiatives like this professorial chair, FirstBank aims to contribute to the creation of ideas, institutions, and leadership principles that foster a more prosperous, ethical, and sustainable Nigeria.