Former Group Managing Director, FBN Holdings, Urum Eke, has advocated for integrity, ethical governance, and professionalism as essential pillars for sustainable growth within Nigeria’s financial landscape.

This was at a webinar titled “Doing Right in Nigeria’s Financial Space: My Role, Your Role, and Our Role” organised by Doright Awareness Initiative and was streamed across multiple platforms including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram (@dorightng), and the Doright website.

Elder Eke, leveraging his four-decade career, highlighted the remarkable achievements of Nigerian banks and fintech firms, urging that their global dominance hinges critically on corporate governance, compliance, and personal integrity.

“Nigeria’s financial sector is positioned to lead Africa, but realising this potential depends heavily on ethical leadership and stringent adherence to governance standards. We must collectively embrace integrity as our guiding principle.”

Addressing practical challenges professionals face, Eke stressed the importance of ethical decision-making, resilience against unethical pressures, and the critical need for robust corporate governance structures.

He called on young Nigerians to foster financial literacy early and prioritize sustainable financial habits, declaring, “Integrity is not merely beneficial—it’s indispensable.”

The event drew wide participation from industry professionals, aspiring leaders, and financial sector stakeholders.