Dr David Ephraim Mathias, a former employee of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), has rejoined the financial institution after a seven-year absence. He announced his return on LinkedIn on June 23, displaying the welcome pack he received as a new member of the FCMB Group staff.
Banker Returns to FCMB After Seven Years
In his LinkedIn post, Dr David wrote: “My Welcome pack arrived this morning. This Home Coming back to FCMB Group is definitely going to be more fruitful than the first. My Bank and I.” He previously worked at FCMB for five years before leaving for another bank. In the comment section, he elaborated: “I worked here for 5 years and am returning after 7 years away. I am who I am because of FCMB Group.”
FCMB Employee Praises New Employer
In an earlier LinkedIn post, Dr David, who had also worked at Fidelity Bank for five years, credited FCMB for his early banking development. He stated: “Am glad to join First City Monument Bank Limited. This was the bank that made me a complete banker in my early years of banking. I’ve returned as an experienced ambassador to contribute my quota to making it the customer’s choice of banking. This is to more fruitful years of growth and success. FCMB Group, My Bank and I.” He now serves as a relationship manager at FCMB.
Netizens Celebrate FCMB Banker's Return
The post attracted congratulatory comments from LinkedIn users. Musa Isaac said: “Great to have you back.” Daniel Peter commented: “Congratulation oga Dave.” DORIS Anyanwu wrote: “Congratulations are in place.” Biodun Adegoke added: “Congratulations, FCMB Group is a great place to work and learn.”
FCMB Hits CBN's Recapitalisation Target
In related news, FCMB met the Central Bank of Nigeria's capital requirements, securing its national banking licence. This allows the lender to retain its licence and continue full domestic operations as the recapitalisation deadline approaches. The update was disclosed by the Deputy Governor, Economic Policy, CBN, Dr Muhammad Abdullahi, at the launch of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group’s 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook in Lagos. He noted that 20 deposit money banks have achieved compliance, up from 16 announced earlier by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso.
