Nigeria, Nov. 14 -- Date was November 2, 2024, and venue was Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos.

In cascades, people streamed into the luxurious, expansive venue, and they came from all walks of life. captains of industry, current and former governors, senators, royalties, people from the academia, friends, family, bankers, yes, naturally, bankers.

What was the big event? Dr Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan; FCIB, FCA, group managing director/chief executive officer of FirstBank for nine years, was being given a befitting send off by the 130 years old financial institution.

Alongside his family, Mr Adeduntan, resplendent in a traditional attire with cap to match, welcomed the guests cheerily. Soon, the venue was filled, and it was time to f...