FirstBank has reaffirmed its commitment to financing Nigerian manufacturers and agro-processing businesses, citing the need to boost domestic production, accelerate industrialisation and create jobs amid persistent challenges in accessing affordable credit. The bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Olusegun Alebiosu, stated this during a breakout session at the 32nd Economic Summit in Abuja on Tuesday. He emphasised the importance of financial institutions in funding productive businesses and supporting economic growth. Alebiosu said FirstBank had provided financing for rice mills, plantation agriculture and agro-processing enterprises, including palm oil processors, to strengthen...