By: John Bassey.

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of First Bank Nigeria plc, Olusegun Alebiosu, has advocated for a partnership with the Kebbi State Government to enhance business opportunities in the state.

He made this known when he paid a courtesy visit to the State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, at the Kebbi State Liaisons Office, Abuja.

The managing director observed that Kebbi State had a series of potentials, especially in the areas of agriculture, mining, industries, business, and investment, among others.

Alebiosu pledged to support the state to exploit the opportunities in agriculture and other sectors towards becoming the food basket of the region.

Responding, His Excellency, Gov. Nasir Idris appreciated the managing director for the visit.

While commending the bank’s exceptional brilliance in discharging financial transactions, the governor assured the readiness of the state government to partner with it to tap from its expertise.

On the MD’s entourage were; ⁠Shehu Aliyu, Executive Director, Public Sector Directorate, and Babagana Bolori, Group Head, Public Sector, North West.