The management of
Akinwuntan, who hinged the bank's visit to the state on partnering with the state government on the policy thrust and developmental strides of the Dapo Abiodun led administration, said "For us as a bank, we appreciate what your government is doing. When we look at the specific components of your vision and strategy as encapsulated in ISEYA, which represents Infrastructure, Social welfare and health, Education, Youth empowerment and Agriculture, we decided to come over to explore areas of partnership and collaboration. Your government has not left the vision as an acronym but the execution is a testimony to the greatness of this state. We believe the outcome of this collaboration will benefit not just indigenes of Ogun state alone, but our dear country
Specifically, the
Ogun state is one of the leading lights in ease of doing business and a place to invest in." "I will like to reiterate that we stand ready to support you in attracting investments to fund the long-term infrastructure projects that you have rightly embarked on." "We understand that such projects will require long-term financing, the history and rating of Ogun state places it in a unique position to leverage on the capital market for long term instruments like bonds. We stand ready to collaborate and support you on this journey," he said.
He commended the state government's
The governor, his excellency
"Let's see what you can do for us in terms affordable housing through mortgage schemes, advertising on our job portal, Infrastructure. I am sure you are aware of the Agbara corridor which is the biggest industrial hub in this country; the road leading from
Abiodun also noted that his administration was looking at supporting vulnerable groups in the society through the provision of single digit or zero interest loans. He called on
"We are looking to support our vulnerable groups in the society, our women who are basically the strength of the society, they are very hard-working, and all they need is little capital." "We aim to provide loans for them at single digit or zero interest rate and we know that they will pay back. They are religious about paying back. Let's see how we can work with
Other members of the bank's visiting Executive Management Team include the Executive Director, Commercial Banking,
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