Court Blocks Nduka Obaigbena’s Accounts Over $225.8 Million First Bank Debt

The court also restricted the banks from releasing or handling any funds or assets up to the same amount belonging to Efe Damilola Obaigbena, Olabisi Eka Obaigbena, and General Hydrocarbons Limited, an oil and gas company in which all three are directors and shareholders.

In addition, the court issued a separate order preventing the banks from dealing with or releasing any funds or assets owed to the company, its agents, affiliates, subsidiaries, and sister companies up to the same amount.

First Bank of Nigeria Limited and FBN Quest Trustees Limited had approached the court on December 27, 2024, to seek the orders regarding a total claim of $225.8 million, representing an alleged outstanding debt on General Hydrocarbons’ account with First Bank as of September 30, 2024.