First Bank of Nigeria Limited will from 8am today, begin a weekly programme called First Class Material, on the First Bank and Linda Ikeji TV platforms across the web and social media.
A repeat broadcast will follow same evening at 8pm.
Unveiling the TV show, the Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, First Bank of Nigeria Limited Folake Ani-Mumuney, said “First Class Material is a celebration of notable firsts by Nigerians which underscores what First Bank of Nigeria Limited stands for.
She said the bank would be partnering with Linda Ikeji TV for the broadcast of the TV show.
First
Class Material she further stated is a programme which aims to chronicle the
success stories of exemplary Nigerians and importantly, a testament to the
greatness of the West African country.
The weekly show would have viewers exposed to Nigerians across the globe that
have carved a niche for by being exemplary and influential in their chosen
endeavours and career path.
“Success stories of notable firsts and trailblazers would be highlighted, with viewers encouraged to go beyond limits and leave no stone unturned at making their dreams a reality,” Mrs Ani-Mumuney said.
“Amongst
the success stories to be broadcasted through the course of the 6 months weekly
programme is the story of the brilliant Ifeoma Thorpe-White, a 17 year-old
Nigerian immigrant admitted into all eight Ivy League schools in the United
States, including Stanford & Harvard universities.
The essence of the TV programme is to have many more people informed and
encouraged by the successes, thereby having these feats emulated in their
chosen endeavours.”
She said First Bank is excited about the partnership with Linda Ikeji TV and
remain committed to celebrating the successes of Nigerians which indeed
resonates the theme of FirstBank’s 125 anniversary, “Woven into the Fabric of
Society”.
Nigeria’s renowned celebrity blogger, Linda Ikeji described the programme as one that will shape a lot of destinies.
She said, “being the first to do something is remarkable. It defines and shapes paths for others to follow. And it can be truly inspiring when one is partnering with an outstanding institution such as FirstBank – an institution of many firsts’’.