By Patrick Ochei
A new commercial bank – Signature Bank has opened business in Asaba, Delta State.
Banking operations commenced in earnest on Tuesday, 16th April, 2024, with the bank’s corporate office along Nnebisi Way unveiled by the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.
In his speech, the Governor commended the management of the bank for choosing to do business in Asaba, with another proposal to commence the Warri operation office after construction.
The Governor said that Asaba is growing exponentially in terms of economic activities and would be of great benefit to the bank as a centre for trade and pool for young and dynamic entrepreneurs.
In his words, “I have no doubt that the presence of Signature Bank in Asaba would lead to a healthy competition in the economy as well as help to mainstream job creation as one of the pillars of my MORE Agenda.
“It is imperative to state that you would find Delta State as a conducive environment to do business. We are currently working with relevant security agencies to sustain peace, which is another pillar of the MORE Agenda, talking about Enhanced Peace and Security.
“You made a good choice by proposing to also start another branch in Warri. I assure you won’t regret your decision, because Warri is the business hub of the State and it is a good environment to maximise profit”, Governor Oborevwori affirmed.
Meanwhile, the Acting Managing Director of the Signature Bank, Mr. Godwin Nosike has assured the people of Delta State they would experience first hand signature difference with Signature Bank.
He said the bank is committed to supporting the financial needs of her customers in loans and other forms of credit to grow and enhance business opportunities.
Mr. Nosike said, “This is the first branch of our bank in Asaba, and we are committed to serve Asaba and environs with top notch banking services”.
The Signature Bank was established in 2022 with a mission to provide customers with innovative and cutting edge financial services.
It has branches in Aba, Umuahia, Abuja, Port-Harcourt, and now with this expansion into Asaba, Delta State.
The bank is poised to be in response to demands for seamless and cost effective financial services for individuals, businesses, and communities in Asaba and environs.
The launch occasion was witnessed by the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, Delta State Cabinet members, former DG in charge of Federal Government’s Pilgrimage, Prof. John Kennedy Opara, a Non sitting Director of the bank, Dr. Mutu Somonu, and others too numerous to mention.
