FinancialIndustry Icon Urum Eke Champions Ethical Revolution for Sustainable Growth

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

Eke’s words set the tone for the Doright Awareness Initiative webinar titled “Doing Right in Nigeria’s Financial Space: My Role, Your Role, and Our Role.”

Streamed across multiple platforms including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram (@dorightng), and the Doright website, the event drew wide participation from industry professionals, aspiring leaders, and financial sector stakeholders.

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

“Nigeria’s financial sector is positioned to lead Africa,” Eke emphasised, “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, he 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 prioritise sustainable financial habits, declaring, “Integrity is not merely beneficial—it’s indispensable.”

The Doright Awareness Initiative reinforced its commitment to fostering uprightness, integrity, and accountability across Nigeria, leveraging platforms like this webinar to drive meaningful conversations and inspire action toward a more ethical and prosperous society.