Providus Bank marked its entry into the Nigerian banking industry with
the inauguration of its ultramodern headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos recently .
The high profile launch had in attendance
Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu 1 among
other dignitaries.
In the words of Mr Walter Akpani Managing Director of the bank, , Providus bank was established with a vision to build an
enduring and sustainable customer-focused financial institution. Akpani also
used the opportunity to commend Governor Ambode for the massive infrastructural
development in the State and the efforts at enhancing ease of doing business.
The Governor equally commended the management
of Providus Bank for its commitment to positively impact the banking sector,
urged the team to come up with programmes that would bring more financial
inclusion to Lagos specifically in the area of access to financial services.
“I urge you, as financial intermediaries, to
facilitate the growth of the economy by designing products for the real sector
thereby supporting made-in-Nigeria goods. I also urge you to pay special
attention to Small and Medium Scale Enterprises because these are the fastest
vehicles for job creation and growing new businesses,” Ambode
The bank was granted license about ten months ago, with a vision is to build an enduring and sustainable
customer-focused financial institution. while its mission is to provide its customers with unique
experience, and be their preferred financial partner and nurture the attainment of
their objectives.
Providus Bank as an innovative financial
institution that offers customized business solutions and advanced products
that will not only answer business and personal needs today, but also
steer you into the future. Their tailored financial services delivery includes: Business
Advisory, Portfolio Management, Personalised Relationship Management,
Fast-tracked Service delivery and Self-service solutions.
The Bank also provide competitive advantage in Private,
Institutional, Business and Personal Banking is driven by the philosophy to
create support and value for Institutions, Agencies, SMEs and HNIs among others. Currently the bank has offices in Abuja , FESTAC, Vitoria Island, Gbagada,
Ikota Shopping Complex, there are plans to open more branches before the year runs out.
Photo: Wife of Managing Director, Providus Bank, Dame Winnie Akpani (left); Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode; Managing Director, Providus Bank, Walter Akpani; Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu and Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Adeniji Kazeem during the commissioning of the headquarters office complex of the bank in Victoria Island, Lagos.
photo by:the guardian
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