Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has congratulated business mogul and founder of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Otunba Michael Olasubomi Balogun, who turns 83.
While paying special tribute to the foremost banker and businessman, Governor Dickson applauded Balogun’s many years of contribution to the development of the nation’s economy.
He remarked that the philanthropist and Olori Omo-Oba of Ijebuland is an inspiration to many because of his good deeds and appreciated God for sustaining him with strength and sound health.
The governor added that the octogenarian deserves to be celebrated for his vision over thirty years ago to set up a strong financial institution like the FCMB which has provided jobs for thousands of Nigerians and noted that it remains an enduring and worthy legacy.
Dickson wished the quintessential monarch a happy birthday and more years of selfless service to his native Ijebu land and Nigeria.