Farewell to an Icon: Otunba Michael Olasubomi Balogun (CON)

It is with deep sadness and profound gratitude that we inform you about the passing of Otunba Michael Olasubomi Balogun, the Patriarch and Founder of FCMB (First City Monument Bank). Otunba Balogun, also known as The Olori Omo Oba Akile Ijebu and Asiwaju of Ijebu Christians, peacefully departed from this world on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the age of 89. He passed away in London, United Kingdom, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness.

While we grieve the loss of this remarkable individual, we are immensely grateful for the rich and purposeful life he led. Otunba Balogun leaves behind a legacy of hard work, entrepreneurship, excellence, resilience, courage, faith, style, discipline, and unwavering commitment to God, church, family, community, philanthropy, and Nigeria. His life serves as an inspiration for us all to follow.

During this difficult time, we have found solace in the overwhelming outpouring of love, sympathy, and kind words we have received. We appreciate your heartfelt expressions of warmth and condolences. To provide an opportunity for those who wish to pay their respects, condolence registers will be available from Monday, May 22, 2023, starting at 11 am. You can find these registers at his residences in Lagos and Ijebu Ode, as well as the following offices:

FCMB:

FCMB Group Headquarters, 44 Marina, Lagos.

Primrose Tower, 17A Tinubu Street, Lagos.

Founders Place, 2 Sanusi Fafunwa Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

First City Plaza, 252 Herbert Macaulay Way, Central Business District, Abuja.

Chapel Hill Denham:

10 Bankole Oki Street, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Additionally, an online condolence register is available at www.olasubomibalogun.com.

We will share further details regarding the Celebration of his Life in due course. In the meantime, we humbly ask for your prayers and support. May God grant Otunba Michael Olasubomi Balogun eternal rest.

Bolaji & Jide Balogun

On behalf of the family.