L-R) DGM-Zonal Head, Delta 2 Zone, Zenith Bank Plc, Daniel Imani; Commissioner for Finance, Delta State, Fidelis Tilije; The Executive Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, GMD/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Adaora Umeoji, Prime Minister of Okpe Kingdom, Okakuro Mike Affe, Member, Delta State House of Assembly – Representing Okpe State Constituency, James Augoye, at the Opening Ceremony of Zenith Bank Osubi Branch in Delta State on Wednesday, June 24.
As part of its efforts to deliver banking services to underserved areas, Zenith Bank Plc has expanded its presence in Delta State with the official opening of a new branch in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area, is becoming the first commercial bank to establish a presence in the Osubi community.
The move reaffirms the Bank’s commitment to financial inclusion by bringing world-class financial services closer to communities and businesses.
The commissioning ceremony, held on Wednesday, June 24, in Osubi, was attended by the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, alongside senior government officials, traditional rulers, members of the business community, customers, and other stakeholders.
In his remarks, Governor Oborevwori described the new branch as “a clear vote of confidence in the economic potential of our state. It shows that the investments we have made in infrastructure, economic development, and ease of doing business are producing tangible results. When a leading financial institution such as Zenith Bank expands its presence in Delta State, it sends a powerful message that Delta State is open for business and ready for greater investment.”
The Governor also underscored the branch’s significance to the host community, noting that “this branch is the only bank in the whole of Okpe Local Government as it is today. The significance of this bank to our people cannot be overemphasized, because of the impact it will have on the economy of this local government.”
At the event, the group managing director of Zenith Bank, Adaora Umeoji, commended the governor for his support of private sector growth, noting that the
The establishment of the branch reflects the conducive environment for investment and economic development being fostered in Delta State.
She averred that “We are deeply grateful to His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, for his unwavering support and partnership, and for finding time to commission the branch today personally.
The group managing director described the Osubi branch, the Bank’s 19th in Delta State, as a milestone in Zenith Bank’s enduring relationship with the State. She reiterated the Bank’s commitment to serving underserved communities and to empowering individuals, businesses, women entrepreneurs, and SMEs through innovative banking solutions, access to finance, and capacity-building initiatives.
