Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called on the banks’ Chief Executive Officers in Nigeria to reopen the banks that were closed down due to robbery attack in the state, saying it is under-banked.
A statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, quoted the governor as saying this during the commissioning of the rebuilt Ede branch of First Bank of Nigeria at the weekend.
“I call on top bank managements, reopen your branches. Osun is under-banked, even with digital applications, physical offices are still needed in many towns.
“I recently launched a sustainable industrial policy for the state. I call on banks to partner with us for implementation. We want to grow the private sector. This is good news for financial institutions.
“We are receiving high volumes of investors’ interest to enter the Osun market. We are creating the enabling environment. Bank chiefs should join us.
“I commend the First Bank for its deep partnership with Osun state. Expand your reach, our administration is prepared to deepen partnership with financial institutions and private organizations,” Adeleke added.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Dr Adesola Adeduntan reassured the Governor and all Osun residents of the resolve of his bank to provide banking operation of high standard to their esteemed customers across the state.
Truth Live News reports that some banks, particularly in the Osun West and Central, were closed down due to several attacks by robbers some time ago.