First Bank Redefines Airport Experiences For Travellers With “First Lounge”

Convenience, Ease of Banking and Comfort are the key defining features as Nigeria’s Most Valuable Bank Brand, First Bank of Nigeria Limited in partnership with First Street redefines airport experiences of its customers and other travelers with the launch of its best-in class travel and business lounge – FirstLounge. The Lounge which is the only premium lounge located on the landside of the MMIA (pre-security) will be officially unveiled on Thursday, February 23, 2017 and it is a dedicated value-adding service initiative tailored to ease both travelers and non-travelers  the stress  of  waiting  on long  queues and the endless search for comfort and convenience while at the airport.
FirstLounge is also designed to make available lifestyle banking services such as issuance of international cards for use abroad, settlement of last minute airport-related or personal fees via bank transfer or activation of digital banking channels and withdrawal and transfer of last minutes cash via dedicated ATM points to wards and family members before travelling among many others.

Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications for FirstBank, Mrs. Folake Ani-Mumuney stated that, “As a key driver of innovative change and in line with our commitment to convenience and ease of banking, FirstBank remains committed to leveraging evolving technology in delivering lifestyle banking services and products to travelers even as we enable the development of the nation’s travel and tourism industry.

Also speaking, the Chairman, First Street Limited, Mr. Richard Akerele stated that FirstBank is continuing its heritage of being first and leading the way in Nigeria with new innovative ideas and exemplary customer service. This New lounge will not only raise the bar of standard operations in our airports but provide efficient banking services to existing and new customers in a comfortable and secure state of the art environment. The lounge will offer interactive internet hardware and software facilities , high speed internet for last minute communications, with light meals, snacks, a variety of beverages served by well trained staff in an air conditioned and quiet environment’.

“All that you need to relax before departing on your journey or seeing off your friends, business associates and family. We like to thank the management of FirstBank for making this truly modern international standard lounge possible”. He added

Guests at the Lounge would enjoy imperial treatment such as designated FirstBank staff that would be available to answer queries, resolve complaints and provide feedback within a shorter turn-around time. Other facilities at the lounge include interactive screens, Wi-Fi access, charging points, kids’ play area with an interactive fun floor, an ATM and more to help them make a productive use of their waiting time at the lounge.

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“I Will Be Leaving As Soon As We Hold Our Convention” Ali Modu Sherrif Pegs Time Of Exit As National Chairman
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Ali Modu Sheriff, has signified his willingness to quit his position after convening the party’s national convention where a new set of leaders would emerge.

Sheriff made the declaration in Abuja on Wednesday while receiving the South West zonal leaders of the party who paid him a solidarity visit.

He, however, did not state a possible date for the convention.
This came just as one of the prominent backers of the Ahmed Makarfi -led Caretaker Committee, Prof. Tunde Adeniran, canvased a political solution to the party’s leadership crisis.

Addressing the South West delegation, Sheriff said, “I am not here to remain as national chairman. I will be leaving as soon as we hold our national convention to elect a new set of leaders for the PDP.

“I will make sure that we do a credible convention and that we elect leaders that are accepted by the grassroots, that is our mission. I will do that by the grace of God.”

He pleaded with the Makarfi led caretaker committee, the party’s governors and other stakeholders to allow peace to reign in the PDP, asking them to wait for the convention to enable them change the present leadership.

“If you like and you want to change something, wait for the convention and vote for the person you like. Nigerians and the world will see that you are validly elected by the PDP,” he said.

The PDP chairman urged the party’s governors not to divide the party with their actions and utterances, saying they are very important stakeholders in the party.

“The governors are very important, they are leaders of this party by their own right. They don’t have to divide the party,” he stated.

Sheriff specifically begged Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State to respect the party, warning that prosperity would judge the governor by his utterances.

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