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A seasoned banker and chartered accountant with over 30 years diverse management and operational experience, Stephen Olabisi Onasanya is a highly respected and personable executive who has established a reputation at FirstBank for solid performance and sound judgment. As GMD/CEO, he has pledged his commitment to continue the momentum of the Bank's ongoing growth and modernisation plans. In 2015, under Onasanya's distinguished leadership, FirstBank was named the "The Best Bank Brand in Nigeria" by the globally renowned "The Banker Magazine" of the Financial Times Group, and the "Best Retail Bank in Nigeria" by the Asian Banker International Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards. Both awards are for the fourth consecutive time. Onasanya's remarkable leadership has sustained the Bank's unparalled reputation for leadership, strength, and stability. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. He is also an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Taxation.