Access Bank has commissioned a new
Agency Banking network at the Accra Technical University (ATU) in Accra.
This is in line with the Bank’s vision of becoming the world’s most respected
African Bank through strategic expansion and retail dominance.
Through this expansion drive, Access
Bank has brought banking operations close to the doorsteps of the student
community and surrounding vicinity. The ATU Agency brings to five, the number
of the Bank’s Agency networks and the fourth of its physical presence in tertiary
institutions.
Sharing his remarks ahead of the
event, Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana Olumide Olatunji intimated that
the launch of the ATU Agency will further deepen the Bank’s financial inclusion
agenda and play a facilitating role in improving the banking experience of
students on campus. He said this will grow the businesses of small and medium
enterprises and impact their financial lifestyle.
In a short ceremony at the Accra
Technical University on Friday, the Executive Director for Retail and Digital
Banking Pearl Nkrumah noted that banking is not only about where one does a
transaction but the experiences that come with the transactions. She said
Access Bank Ghana offers that unique experience customers need through the
provision of innovative banking solutions.
“This
is another opportunity to bring best-in-class banking products and services to
the doorsteps of students right here on your campus and indeed, the public.
Over the past thirteen years, Access Bank has brought innovation to banking and
the financial sector. Our range of specialized products including those
targeted at the youth, among other groups clearly show that we are a Bank to
reckon with for customers’ financial solutions”.
She explained that the Bank’s
expansion drive is in line with its mission of becoming the world’s most
respected African Bank “As a Bank, we are pursuing our vision of becoming the
world’s most respected African Bank, offering the best financial solutions.
This ambitious vision comes with a lot of responsibility. It comes with a lot
of hard work and commitment on our part as a Bank to ensure that our cherished
customers get the best value from us. This expansion means that students of
this great Institution will enjoy the benefits of having a physical banking
experience right here; the experience will not be different for customers in
this vicinity” Pearl noted.
Gracing
the occasion, the Vice Chancellor of the Accra Technical University, Professor
Samuel Nii Odai shared his excitement at the opening of the new banking
facility. He said Access Bank has remained committed to its promise of
establishing a physical presence at the university. He revealed that many
banks were contacted to help solve the problem of fee collection, but Access
Bank has been one of the banks that responded to the call. He was optimistic
that students will take the opportunity to open personal accounts and begin
their future banking experience with Access Bank.
The Chief Operations Officer of Access
Bank Ade Ologun was hopeful that the entire ATU community will take advantage
of the facility. “We have brought the bouquet of all our unique banking
products and services right here to you. It is our hope that you will take
advantage of the presence of our Bank here to explore the “beyond banking”
world Access Bank offers.
Operating
from 54 business locations across the country, Access Bank continues to build
solid long-term relationships with customers based on trust, digital
innovations, good customer service, and transparency. The Bank has over the
years developed a deep understanding of its customers, delivering excellent
services and empowering them to achieve more through financial education.
Source:citinewsroom