GOV. ABIODUN RECEIVES ZENITH BANK MANAGEMENT TEAM, COMMENDS ITS EXPANSION PLAN IN OGUN

 GOV. ABIODUN RECEIVES ZENITH BANK MANAGEMENT TEAM, COMMENDS ITS EXPANSION PLAN IN OGUN

Ogun State Governor has received the management team of Zenith Bank Plc who paid him a courtesy visit in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta,

Welcoming the team, Prince Dapo Abiodun said he was glad that one of the foremost bank in the country had a strong presence in the State, which is still contributing to the economic development of the State.

Speaking during the visit, head of the delegation who doubles as the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Adaorah Umeoji,

applauded Governor Abiodun’s strides in infrastructure and economic development, noting that the visible improvements, particularly in road infrastructure, reflected purposeful governance.

“I enjoyed the drive down here greatly. It is on a smooth road. This is a testimony that the Governor is working. Thank you for what you are doing for the people of Ogun State,” she said.

She further explained that the visit was aimed at exploring additional collaboration with the State government, while building on a banking relationship that had spanned over two decades.

“We are looking for areas of collaboration. We are seeking ways of partnering with the State to impact the lives of the people. Ogun State is very dear to our hearts at Zenith Bank, and we are optimistic that this meeting will open a new chapter in our relationship,” she added.

Also speaking, Executive Director, Akin Ogunranti, described the engagement as a long-awaited opportunity to deepen ties with the State government, as he noted Ogun as a receptive and accommodating place for business, attributing the influx of factories by many of the bank’s customers to the administration’s heavy investment in infrastructure, while he commended the Government for its partnership over the years and pledged the bank’s continued support.

In his submission, Governor Abiodun expressed appreciation for the Bank’s willingness to expand its relationship with the State. He noted that Zenith Bank had maintained a longstanding partnership with Ogun and affirmed his administration’s openness to mutually beneficial collaborations, calling for the establishment of a joint team comprising representatives of the Bank and the State government to work out modalities for seamless and rewarding engagement.

Highlighting Ogun State’s strategic advantages, Abiodun pointed to its proximity to Lagos, abundant natural resources, expanding infrastructure, and its position as Nigeria’s industrial hub. He disclosed that the state now boasts an airport, newly discovered oil deposits, and two proposed dry ports, alongside over 1,600 kilometers of completed and ongoing road projects.

He added that his administration’s development blueprint, anchored on the ISEYA pillars, has positioned Ogun as a leading state in education, ease of doing business, and housing delivery, with about 7,000 housing units constructed in the past six years.

The Management team of the Bank Included the Managing director/ Chief executive Officer of the Bank, Adaorah Umeoji, Executive Director, Akin Ogunranti; Assistant General Manager/Zonal Head Southwest 3, Mrs. Joke Akinosi and Afolake Ogunfowora.