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Breaking News: First Bank's Top Director, Shobo, Resigns As Cbn New Rule Kicks Off, More To Go - Legitvibes May 2026

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Breaking News: First Bank's Top Director, Shobo, Resigns As Cbn New Rule Kicks Off, More To Go - Legitvibes May 2026

Breaking News: First Bank Top Director Shobo Resigns as New CBN Rules Take Effect

Executive Directors who eventually become MDs are restricted to a total cumulative tenure of 24 years at the same institution. Breaking News: First Bank Top Director Shobo Resigns

Shobo’s retirement comes at a time when he was nearing the mandatory retirement age of 60. However, the immediate catalyst for his stepping down was a dated February 24, 2023, which revised the tenure limits for executive and non-executive directors across the industry. Under these rules, some bank executives are limited to a maximum of 10 to 12 years in their roles, or a cumulative 20 years across the entire banking industry. CBN Rules Reshaping the Boardroom Under these rules, some bank executives are limited

Gbenga Shobo, who most recently served as the , has been a key figure on the FirstBank board since 2012. His career at Nigeria's oldest lender spanned over a decade, during which he oversaw critical divisions including Retail Banking and Public Sector businesses. – In a significant move that highlights the

– In a significant move that highlights the shifting landscape of the Nigerian banking sector, Gbenga Shobo , a top executive at First Bank of Nigeria Limited , has officially retired from his position . This departure follows the implementation of new corporate governance guidelines by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) , which have introduced stricter tenure limits for bank executives and directors. The End of an Era for Shobo

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