FBNBank Ghana, a subsidiary of First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced the retirement of Joseph Yieleh Chireh as Chairman of the Bank’s Board of Directors.

A Pharmacist, Legal Practitioner and Member of Parliament for Wa West, Mr. Yieleh Chireh served two terms as Chairman of FBNBank Ghana’s Board from 2014 to 2020.

In a statement, on behalf of the Shareholder, Management and the entire Staff of FBNBank Ghana Limited, and the Directors lauded Mr. Joseph Yieleh Chireh for his commitment, dedication and selfless service during his tenure to position the bank very well in its journey to becoming the leading bank in Ghana.

According to the statement, during the tenure of Mr. Yieleh Chireh’s steady and dynamic leadership, FBNBank Ghana met the regulator’s minimum capital requirement of GH¢400 million at the end of 2018 and is well anchored with lots of ongoing development and growth activities.

The Directors urged Mr. Yieleh Chireh to utilise his wide area of expertise to continue serving the country adding that "from time to time, the bank will engage him for advice and guidance when necessary."