Ebikabo Williams has been appointed the Chairman of the Board of Directors of First Asset Management Limited, part of the non‑commercial banking subsidiaries of First HoldCo Plc.
The appointment, which follows regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), is part of a broader board reshuffle intended to strengthen governance and oversight across First HoldCo’s financial services businesses.
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Williams brings extensive experience in banking, capital markets and consulting to her new role.
She previously served as a vice president at Citibank Nigeria and is a board member of other financial firms, including Bancorp Finance.
Her background spans corporate and commercial banking as well as strategic advisory roles.
As chairman, Williams will lead the board in providing strategic direction and governance for First Asset Management, which operates in Nigeria’s competitive asset and wealth management sector.
She will be supported on the board by Usman Dantata Jr., Binta Max‑Gbinije and Alero Mobola Adollo.
The leadership changes come amid growing demand from institutional and high‑net‑worth investors, with First Asset Management poised to expand its offerings under Williams’ leadership.

