Adeleke pleads with bank chiefs to reopen closed branches in Osun

Osun governor, Ademola Adeleke has pleaded with banks’ Chief Executive officers to reopen their closed branches in towns across the state, assuring that “there is a new Sheriff in town”.

“The conditions responsible for the closing of Banks’ branches at Ila, Iree, Ikirun, Iwo and other areas of the state no longer exist. Osun is secured for banking operations.

“I recently launched a sustainable industrial policy for the state. I call on banks to partner with us for implementation. We want to grow the private sector. This is good news for financial institutions.

“We are receiving high volumes of investors’ interest to enter the Osun market. We are creating the enabling environment. Bank chiefs should join us.

“I commend the First Bank for its deep partnership with Osun state. Expand your reach, our administration is prepared to deepen partnership with financial institutions and private organizations”, the Governor noted while commissioning the branch.

Commending the Governor for his pro-business policies and programmes, Dr Adeduntan who was represented by the Executive Director said First Bank is committed to expanding services to all under served areas through its First Monie product.

The event was attended by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Adewale Egbedun, the Chief of Staff, Hon Kazeem Akinleye and four commissioners designates.