FirstBank attains ISO22301 recertification on Business Continuity Management

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings plc, has achieved the recertification of the international Business Continuity Management – ISO22301 (Societal Security: Business Continuity Management System) certification.

This recent feat accentuates the bank’s commitment to constantly delight its customers through excellent service delivery while ensuring the safety and protection of customers’ investments and the bank’s assets.

The recertification was achieved after successfully completing the three-year certification maintenance cycle which encompasses the annual surveillance audit for two years and a rigorous recertification audit recently conducted by the British Standard Institute (BSI).

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Having been the first institution in Nigeria to achieve the BS25999, global Certification on Business Continuity Management in 2011, and upgrade to the new international certification on Business Continuity Management – ISO22301 in 2013, this recertification has again demonstrated the Bank’s sustained leadership position in the industry and its continued investment in business architecture designed to withstand the full spectrum of downside risks to its operations.

According to Bisi Onasanya, FirstBank’s CEO, the bank’s attainment of this feat reassures our customers of its resilience and continuous improvements in line with global best practices.

The bank will continue to imbibe the Business Continuity Management (BCM) culture in a sustainable manner and make the desired progress in this regard, he said, saying “this is consistent with our brand promise to always put our customers first and deliver the ultimate gold standard of value and excellence.”