Professor Kenneth Amaeshi becomes the inaugural holder of the FirstBank Samuel Asabia Professorial Chair of Business Ethics at UNILAG, promoting research, mentorship, and ethical leadership

Professor Kenneth Amaeshi Appointed First Occupier of FirstBank Samuel Asabia Professorial Chair at UNILAG

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FirstBank has announced Professor Kenneth Amaeshi as the first occupant of the FirstBank Samuel Asabia Professorial Chair of Business Ethics at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), according to a statement released on Monday.

About the Professorial Chair

The Chair, established in 1994 as part of the FirstBank Education Endowment programme, honours Samuel Asabia, the first indigenous Managing Director of FirstBank.

The initiative aims to fund and promote high-level research and learning projects across federal universities in Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.

The appointed professor is tasked with leading research initiatives, mentoring professionals, and promoting ethical leadership and responsible business practices.

Professor Amaeshi’s Background

Professor Amaeshi holds the Chair in Sustainable Finance and Governance at the European University Institute, Florence, and the Chair in Sustainable Business and Public Policy at the University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

He is globally recognised for his work on responsible capitalism, governance, and Africapitalism, a philosophy that positions business as a driver of inclusive growth and shared prosperity.

Statements on the Appointment

FirstBank CEO, Olusegun Alebiosu, said,

“We are delighted to welcome Professor Kenneth Amaeshi as the first occupant of the Chair of Business Ethics. His global expertise and dedication to ethical leadership align perfectly with FirstBank’s vision of fostering sustainable development and principled business practices. This chair is a platform to inspire generations of leaders to drive socio-economic transformation through integrity and innovation.”

The University of Lagos added,

“Professor Amaeshi’s appointment underscores the shared commitment of UNILAG and FirstBank to advancing scholarship, integrity, and values-driven leadership within the university community and beyond. His presence promises to inspire students, academics, and professionals to lead with ethics, vision, and purpose.”

Significance of the Chair

The Samuel Asabia Professorial Chair of Business Ethics embodies a strategic collaboration between FirstBank and UNILAG to promote research, mentorship, and thought leadership.