Gbenga Shobo
Gbenga Shobo | |
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| Born | June 2, 1963 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, Chartered accountant |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Known for | Deputy Managing Director at First Bank of Nigeria Limited |
Gbenga Francis Shobo (born June 2, 1963) currently serves as the Deputy Managing Director at First Bank of Nigeria Limited. Before this appointment, he was the Executive Director responsible for Retail Banking. A qualified chartered accountant, Gbenga launched his professional journey with Coopers & Lybrand in 1986 and later transitioned into the banking sector at Victory Merchant Bank, accumulating more than twenty years of industry expertise.
Early life
Gbenga was born in Lagos to parents who were a chemical engineer and a nurse. He completed his secondary education at St Gregory's College, Lagos and obtained a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Ife.
FBN Merchant Bank Limited
Between 2004 and 2005, Gbenga held the position of General Manager for Corporate/Commercial Banking at FBN Merchant Bank. In this capacity, he managed credit operations, client relationship management, business growth initiatives, and branch activities across the country.
First Bank of Nigeria Limited
Gbenga joined FirstBank in 2006 as Group Head of National Corporates and progressed through various leadership roles. In 2010, he was promoted to Executive Vice President of Retail South, where he concentrated on enhancing services for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within Nigeria. Subsequently, he took on the role of Executive Director for Lagos & West, overseeing public sector engagements and retail banking operations in those areas.
On January 4, 2016, Gbenga was elevated to the role of Deputy Managing Director at First Bank of Nigeria Limited.
FBN General Insurance Limited
Since March 2016, Gbenga has been a Non-Executive Director and Chairman at FBN General Insurance Limited under the FBN Holdings Group umbrella. He contributes significantly to corporate governance and oversees claims management processes.
Personal life
Gbenga enjoys playing golf and tennis in his leisure time. He is married to Vivien Shobo, who formerly led Nigeria’s premier rating agency, Agusto & Co., as its CEO. The couple has two sons.