Blessing Okagbare Signs Endorsement Deal With First Bank

A Nigerian track and field athlete, Blessing Okagbare has been named First Bank of Nigeria’s Brand Ambassador. FirstBank’s endorsement of Okagbare reinforces the bank’s core values of Passion, Partnership and People while it also underpins its stance to collaborate with stakeholders to provide support in all aspects of their lives.

The bank is pleased to associate with Blessing’s qualities and achievements and is proud to present her as a model of hard work and exploits to the youth.

According to  FirstBank’s spokesperson, Folake Ani-Mumuney, the bank is pleased with the endorsement of Blessing as this is a further testament to its support for youth empowerment.

“We are particularly proud of Blessing’s feats in Africa and the globe at large and we were her proud promoters during the 2012 London Olympics. We are optimistic that this endorsement will inspire our youth towards the achievement of their dreams” she said.

Okagbare said she was excited to be working with FirstBank. “FirstBank is an iconic brand and an international institution with a proud heritage and pedigree of national development especially in the areas of sports and talent building.