First Bank Appoints Julius Omodayo-Owotuga as Executive Director

First Bank Nigeria Limited has appointed Dr. Julius Omodayo-Owotuga as executive director, effective May 13, 2026.

This appointment was disclosed in a notice filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited and signed by the company's secretary, Abiola Baruwa. Dr.

Omodayo-Owotuga's role is expected to enhance the bank's leadership across strategic finance and governance, as well as risk management and institutional transformation. His appointment has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

He brings 24 years of experience in banking, financial services, infrastructure finance, power, oil and gas, and audit consulting. Prior to this role, he served as a non-executive director on the board of First Holdco Plc from 2021 to 2026 and was the deputy chief executive of Geregu Power Plc.

His previous positions include group executive director of finance and risk management at Fort Oil Plc and Ardova Plc, and he has led financial restructuring and capital raising initiatives. Dr.

Omodayo-Owotuga is a CFA charter holder and a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.