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L-R: A former Managing Director of Ecobank, Mr Disun Holloway; Dr Segun Aina, a former top executive of the bank and current President of the Africa FinTech Network and the Chairman of the Ecobank Alumni Association, Mr Olugbenga Adimula during the 2026 hybrid Alumni Reunion of the Association on Friday in Lagos.
Lagos, April 24, 2026 (NAN) The Chairman of the Ecobank Alumni Association, Mr Olugbenga Adimula, on Friday said the group had introduced a welfare scheme to support members and strengthen professional networking.
Adimula said this in Lagos during the association’s 2026 reunion, noting that the initiative included a welfare fund and a group life assurance package for members.
He explained that the group life assurance scheme enabled members to access insurance at reduced premiums by leveraging collective participation, compared to higher costs associated with individual insurance policies.
According to him, the welfare fund component is designed to support elderly members and provide financial assistance in cases of illness or death.
He said the scheme had already recorded impact, citing instances where members who contributed modest premiums received significant payouts during health challenges or bereavement.
“Some members paid as low as N12,000 annually and received over N1 million in claims, demonstrating the effectiveness of the programme,” he said.
The chairman said the initiative also sought to address scepticism about insurance in Nigeria, adding that working with credible brokers ensured transparency and reliability.
He described the reunion as the association’s second, with plans to make it an annual event aimed at fostering physical interaction among members beyond virtual platforms.
Adimula said the gathering provided opportunities for alumni to reconnect, share experiences and explore business collaborations across sectors.
He added that the association comprised former staff of Ecobank, many of whom now occupied leadership positions in various organisations.
He reiterated the association’s commitment to expanding its welfare programmes and deepening engagement among members to sustain mutual support and collective advancement.
Mrs Deba Emwinma, an alumna, described the reunion as laudable and commended the organisers for initiatives promoting unity and support among members.
Mr Abayomi Adeyeri, another member, said younger professionals could benefit from engaging experienced alumni, noting that the bank instilled strong values of integrity, structure and professionalism.
He added that the network provided access to mentorship and industry knowledge, which could enhance career growth and business development.
Mr Kola Adeleke, Executive Director, Consumer and Commercial Banking, Ecobank Nigeria, commended the alumni for their enduring connection and contributions to the bank’s legacy.
Adeleke described the former employees as integral to the institution’s growth, highlighting their roles in building capacity, fostering professionalism and shaping industries beyond banking through leadership, innovation and service.
He noted that many alumni now held influential positions in business and governance, carrying the bank’s core values into broader national and continental development.
According to him, the alumni network remains a strategic asset supporting Ecobank Nigeria’s goals of financial inclusion, digital transformation and sustained service delivery.
Dr Segun Aina, a former top executive of the bank, described it as a strong training ground that built his career and enabled opportunities within and beyond banking.
Aina, now President of the Africa FinTech Network, expressed satisfaction with the bank’s continued growth and alumni engagement.
A former Managing Director, Mr Disun Holloway, welcomed members and gave a detailed history of the bank’s growth and transformation.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the hybrid event began with a minute’s silence in honour of departed members.
It also featured awards to 32 members, alongside networking, dining and other social activities.
The Chairman of the Ecobank Alumni Reunion 2026 Planning Committee, Mrs Mercy George-Igbafe, said the alumni body was a professional and social network of former employees now in leadership positions.
George-Igbafe said the event focused on legacy, excellence, contribution and community impact, while strengthening alumni engagement and celebrating outstanding individuals.
She added that the reunion highlights the role of alumni networks in leadership development, corporate legacy preservation, mentorship, community growth and private-sector influence.
George-Igbafe, also the Welfare Secretary, said the event featured recognition of distinguished alumni, networking among professionals and strategic engagement on the Ecobank brand’s continued relevance. (NAN)
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April 25, 2026
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