Jomi Akapo – MD of Access Bank
Access Bank Ghana Limited has opened two new branches at Asafo in Kumasi and Lashibi in Accra to deliver a new experience in banking to its customers.
The opening of the two branches, which is in line with its corporate expansion strategy, increases Access Bank’s network to five.
In a statement, the bank said the new branches have model ambience and architecture designed with the Ghanaian customer in mind and conforms to the bank’s standard branch designs throughout its operations in Africa and Europe.
The Lashibi branch was opened some four weeks ago as the bank’s 4th branch in Accra.
The Kumasi branch, expected to open early August, will become the first foray of Access Bank outside the Greater Accra region, underscoring its business strategy to operate in the major business hubs of the country.
The statement added that the new branches will offer the bank’s full range of business and retail banking products, including special savings and current accounts, utility bills payment, visa products and e-banking solutions for local and corporate SME, as well as domestic and international money transfers through Western Union.
The Country Managing Director/ CEO, Yomi Akapo said, “Expanding our branch network is a fulfilment of our mission to bring world-class banking services to our customers. With the opening of the branches, especially in Kumasi and Lashibi, we are bringing a full range of banking services to support more families and businesses to realise their economic potentials.”
Mr. Akapo announced that Access Bank is also rolling out a chain of electronic channels to facilitate branchless banking to serve corporate organisations and individuals.
He noted that as a result of its investments in its people and technology, the Bank has built the relevant capacity required to become a market leader in innovative financial solutions for customers.
Access Bank Ghana Limited is a subsidiary of Access Bank Plc, an emerging global financial services group in Africa incorporated in 1989.
From Business Desk