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By UMORU ABDULKADIR
As part of efforts to expand its customer base and promote financial inclusion in the country, Access Bank has opened a new branch at Ipetu-ijesha in Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State.
There was profound jubilation among the people of the sleepy community at the opening of the new branch.
Speaking at the event which was graced by many dignitaries across the country, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Bank, Mr. Herbert Wigwe reiterated the commitment of the Bank to the welfare of many inhabitants of the town through inclusive banking system.
Wigwe promised to positively engage the people of the Community in terms of provision of credit facilities for small scale businesses as well as employment for the youths.
According to him, such banking experience would accelerate commercial activities as well as human development, with inherent corporate social responsibility of immerse value.
“The coming of this Bank to Ipetu-Ijesha is a testimony of rapid commercial growth in the town.The Bank will also assist to promote and encourage the development of indigenes in all ramifications.”
“We are committed to improving your standard of living economically and socially and we will do everything possible within our means to assist the community in their various entrepreneurial endeavour, Wigwe said.
While also speaking at the event, the traditional ruler of the town, Oba Adeleke Agunbiade, Ajalaye of Ipetu-Ijesha expressed excitement over the development, saying it is a new dawn of economic advancement in the community, as he eulogised the Bank for considering his domain worthy of such developmental project.
The monarch therefore implored his subjects to reciprocate the gesture of the Bank optimal patronage and concerted efforts towards protecting the Bank and its staff jealousy.
“This is indeed a dawn of of a new era in our town and a move towards economic emancipation and liberation. It is a signal of more developmental projects in our domain,” he said.
“I want to beg you to reciprocate this by opening accounts with Access Bank, this is the only Bank that guarantees safety of your money at anytime. he appealed.
Agunbiade warned that any one from the community who refuses to bank with Access Bank was an enemy of the king and by extension, an enemy of Ipetu-Ijesha.
BADEJO ADEMUYIWA has 23 years experience as a Finance Writer, specialising in Insurance and Investigative Reporting.
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