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First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Limited has reaffirmed its role as a driver of inclusive growth by becoming a major sponsor of the Gold and Gemstone Conference & Exhibition (GGCE) 2025, scheduled for November 24–28 in Lagos.
The event, which brings together stakeholders across Nigeria’s gold and minerals value chain, aims to unlock new opportunities in mining, trade, and community development. For FirstBank, the sponsorship is more than visibility it is a continuation of its mission to empower communities and foster sustainable prosperity.
The bank’s legacy of support in the sector includes its 2024 sponsorship of Edo Women in Mining at the Gold & Gemstone Conference, promoting gender inclusivity and ensuring women have a voice in resource-driven industries.
Welcoming FirstBank’s partnership, Engr. Janet Adeyemi, President of Women in Mining Nigeria, said: “We are honoured to have FirstBank as a major sponsor of GGCE 2025. Their commitment to financial inclusion, women’s empowerment, and industry collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to unlock sustainable value in Nigeria’s gold and gemstone sector.”
Echoing this, Olayinka Ijabiyi, Acting Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, FirstBank, emphasized that the bank’s support for GGCE 2025 reflects its broader vision: “Our focus is on empowering stakeholders, especially women, elevating communities, and ensuring the benefits of growth are widely shared. Through this, we contribute to building a more prosperous and sustainable future for Nigeria.”
With its involvement in GGCE 2025, FirstBank continues to reinforce its role as more than a financial institution but as a catalyst for empowerment, inclusivity, and sustainable economic transformation.