First Bank on Wednesday held the groundbreaking ceremony for its new green-certified iconic head office building at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, billionaire businessmen Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola, governors, senators, ministers and captains of industry graced the event.
A spokesperson for the bank, Olayinka Ijabiyi, said the 40-storey building project is designed to be the tallest building in Nigeria.
“It will be an engineering and environmental delight due to its technologically advanced, eco-friendly, and sophisticated construction which would set a new standard for the financial services sector in Africa,” the statement said in part.
According to him, the groundbreaking ceremony signified the beginning of a transformative journey that reinforces the bank’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.