I didn’t know First Bank has been around for 120 years already?I am sure a lot of you didn’t know too.
The bank, which was founded in 1894, is celebrating its 120th anniversary and the launch of a new corporate identity.
The new logo still has the Elephant symbol although it looks more colourful.
I also noticed the head is much bigger than the former one.
Well,What do you expect from a 120-year-old Elephant? #GiantTins. Lol.
Read what the Group CEO of FBN Holdings, Mallam Bello Maccido, said during the unveiling.
“Our story is a story of humble beginnings- from a small bank with a paid up capital of £12,000 to one of the most enduring African brands. We have seen the Nigerian public through the turn of two centuries and even a new millennium. Our story is the story of Nigeria and the Nigerian people,” says Maccido, CEO FBN Holdings.
Wow, really touching. I wish them many more centuries.
FBN Holdings is the new parent company FirstBank and other banking, insurance, mortgage, etc businesses.
so?
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@Galore
stella speak for yourself.....i have always known cos they have always written the date since duh
ReplyDeleteI knew when they were 110, but what will i do with that info? den go increase money way day my account?
ReplyDeleteSome people here are as old as first bank and as incompetent at all levels lik them
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday First Bank!
ReplyDeleteA yoruba proverb says "emi ise gun ju emi eniyan lo" (work has a longer life than humans). I heard of one of our company's acct officers in 1st bank who slumped and died on d 27th of Dec last year shortly after work on his way home "all in the name of meeting target", you see, he has been so stressed that even during the holidays, he still kept on working chasing target before the year end! May God rest his soul.
Why did I bring this up? Its because the other colleague mentioned the above proverb along with the age of the bank, and I couldn't help but pray for bank marketers because they all seem to be going through a lot "meeting this sometimes-unreasonable targets".
Please, dear SDK blog readers, do regular check-up and most importantly, commit your life unto Jesus.
Cheers!
thank u @Taye
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U are twin bah?
@Galore
@ Galore - Yeah, I'm a twin. And Kenny is doing well, Thanks.
Delete1st bank; truly d 1st! Congrats t dem_120 yrs no b moi moi.
ReplyDeleteAunty stella its like u a day behind us o...first bank was 120yesterday...even jide kosoko birthday was a day b4 u posted
ReplyDeleteI remember they clocked 100 during the 94 world cup. This bank is really old...
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Congrats!
ReplyDeletePls u guys still got a lot of things to improve on I esp fink u guys need to start getting paying-in machines just like someother bank I don't wanna mention,it saves time n saves us d stress of waiting in long queues n standing b4 some m/bitchy cashiers(male n female) et al. We need 'em in SE esp.*dropsmic**
You are so on point........i try as much as possible to avoid having any transaction in first bank......the queue na die,,,coupled with the heat.....lol
DeleteSDK at dis your very old age yet u no knw sey 1st bank dey exist since 1894.
ReplyDeleteI remember so well in 1994 wen 1st bank marked its 100 year of existence with one lovely advert:
d lyrics here; first bank oooo, una do well oo, first bank ooo una well done oo,
d bank wey dey support small business and help for farmers don reach 100 yrs old
I may not remember all but I knw I was in high school then form-2 to be precised. My siblings and I will jump and scream once d advert is aired.
WELL DONE FIRST BANK AND CONGRATULATIONS!
Congrats first bank.
ReplyDeleteFirst bank is the worst bank in Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteHaba nah when wema bank is there,No matter what people say it is still the most reliable bank in 9ja
Delete120years old and the que in their branches na wa.if ure in a hurry just dont bother using first bank,unless u can like to sleep there.if u go to the bank @ 8am,ure not leaving till like 11.00-11.30.Congratulations anyways! Many more years,i just had to speak my mind sha cus u guys are frustrating ur customers.
ReplyDeleteYou really shouldnt always have to go to the banking hall. Theres aomething called internet banking
DeleteCongrats FBN. They have rebranded and customer service is wow! Though they r not there yet but the difference is clear
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