By JOHN ONAH, Abuja –
A new financial institution in Nigeria, Wallet Microfinance Bank Ltd, has commenced operations in Nasarawa State, with a pledge to serve its customers with excellence and innovation.
Located at Royal Plaza in Mararaba, near the nation’s capital, Abuja, Wallet MFB is dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses through innovative financial solutions, according to its promoters.
Speaking at its grand opening and commissioning ceremony at the weekend, the Chairman of the Wallet Microfinance Bank, Mr. Joshua Aondoakura Tarhule, said that the promoters were out with a vision to add value.
According to Tarhule, “Wallet Microfinance Bank is about giving the traders and market women the means to expand their businesses; the farmers the tools to grow their yields and; the young entrepreneurs the capital to bring their dreams to life.”
“We are here to be partners in progress and for financial inclusion to see that these services are achieved,” he added.
He assured the customers that their trust was the bank’s most valuable asset.
“To our customers, we are here for you; your success is our success and your trust is our most valuable asset. We pledge to serve you with excellence and innovation”, he said.
He acknowledged the dedication and support of the bank’s Directors, shareholders and many individuals and organizations for the milestone, while expressing gratitude to the regulators, particularly the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for their guidance and support.
“To our customers, we are here for you. Your success is our success, and your trust is our most valuable asset. We pledge to serve you with excellence and innovation. Technology is the game changer in the present time, and we will employ technology to the best of our ability to serve you,” Tarhule said.
The Special Guest of Honour and former Executive Secretary of Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Rev Dr Tor Uja, in his remarks, urged the Federal Government to review its current economic policies which do not appear to be favourable to a vast majority of citizens.
He lamented that some of the policies and programmes of the federal government were imposing severe hardship on the people.
Rev Uja also noted that a situation where such policies were scattering people’s dreams could scare many citizens from investing in the country.
According to him, “any nation that expects her people to prosper, must invest in the people rather than introducing harsh policies that would affect them negatively.”
He however admonished Nigerians to remain positive even in the face of the current difficulties, stressing that they should continue to invest in the country rather than running abroad to do so.
He commended the Chairman and the management staff of the bank for the idea behind the investment and urged them to always be positive in the midst of negativity.
There were goodwill messages by representatives of the managing Director of TAJ Bank Ltd; Regional Head (Commercial Banking – North) of the FCMB; President of the Medical and Dental Consultants of Nigeria (MDCAN); Chairman of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) FCT Branch; Chairman of Mararaba Building Materials traders Association; Chairman of Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Other dignitaries at the opening ceremony included renowned Tax Consultant, Dr. Williaa A. Tion; a former Regional Manager (East Africa) of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr. Manz Denga;CEO/Team Lead of Ave Health Sense,, Dr. Terfa Kene and; Regional Manager (Bank One) of Fidelity Bank, Abuja and; the Principal Consultant/CEO of Cattigan Communications Ltd, Mr. Tom Chiahemen.
Other highlights of the occasion included opening of accounts, cutting of the Ribbon, a tour of the Banking Hall and group photographs.
