Access Bank Plc today inaugurated its regional headquarters in Owerri, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony performed by the Executive Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the inauguration of the bank attracted top government officials, banking executives, and business leaders, marking a significant boost for financial services and economic activity in imo state.
The new banking complex, situated behind the State House of Assembly complex, is set to coordinate the affairs and operations of all Access Bank branches in the South East, thereby adding to the corporate presence in the region.
The facility is also positioned to serve as a major hub for commercial transactions, investment inflows, and cutting-edge digital banking solutions, aligning with Governor Uzodimma’s vision for wider financial inclusion and youth empowerment.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Uzodimma described the new corporate presence as a catalyst for growth in critical sectors, including Oil and gas, agriculture, tourism, and renewable energy. He stressed the addition of new jobs to the state and likened it to the ” Skill Up Imo.” initiative, which has already trained thousands of youths in digital skills.
Additionally, Uzodimma urged investors and residents in the state to seize the emerging opportunities that abound in the state as it accelerates its economic momentum. He added that projects like the new Access Bank regional headquarters justify the upcoming Imo Economic Summit as a positive marker of increasing economic activity in the state.
A New Access Bank Regional Headquarters in Owerri
Access Bank is a tier one commercial bank in Nigeria, reported as the largest bank in the country by Asset base. It is a member of the FUGAZ banking class, regarded as the biggest and most influential banking entity in West Africa’s largest economy.
A regional headquarters in Owerri lets the bank coordinate the affairs of its branches in the Southeast, and the choice of Owerri makes geographical sense as every other part of the Southeast can be reached in less than three hours.
