Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented a Certificate of Approval to the FirstBank Group for the construction of its iconic 43-storey eco-friendly headquarters in Eko Atlantic City.

Governor Sanwo-Olu, presented the Certificate of Approval to the Chairman, FirstHoldCo, Femi Otedola, and the CEO, FirstBank Group, Olusegun Alebiosu, during the groundbreaking ceremony of the bank headquarters at Eko Atlantic City.

Speaking during the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu commended FirstBank Group for its leadership and vision, praising the financial institution’s courage and audacity to build a 43-storey skyscraper, set to become Nigeria’s tallest building.

Governor Sanwo-Olu, while commending the development of Eko Atlantic City as a model for Africa, praised President Bola Tinubu for taking a bold step during his tenure as Governor to turn Atlantic Ocean known as Bar Beach into Eko Atlantic City.

The Governor said he had seen several investments come to the Eko Atlantic City but believes that the First Bank headquarters is the investment that will change the future of the city.

Governor Sanwo-Olu, while commending the audacity of Otedola, the board and management of FirstBank Group in building the bank’s headquarter in Eko Atlantic City, charged other financial institutions to follow suit.

The groundbreaking event was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Governors Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) and Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki; business magnates, Gilbert and Roland Chagoury, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Mr. Femi Otedola, Dr. Deji Adeleke, Alhaji Mohammed Indimi, and Senator Daisy Danjuma, among others.