Bank CEOs donate relief materials to Niger

The Chairman, Body of Bank’s Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), has reiterated the commitment of the banking sector in contributing to the Gross Domestic Product growth and overall welfare of underserved communities. They made the call over the weekend in Abuja through their Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Dr […]

The Chairman, Body of Bank’s Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), has reiterated the commitment of the banking sector in contributing to the Gross Domestic Product growth and overall welfare of underserved communities.

They made the call over the weekend in Abuja through their Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Dr Oliver Alawuba, who led the CEOs on a condolence visit to Niger State governor, Umaru Bago.

Alawuba said, “Representatives of the Body of Banks’ CEOs in Nigeria were on the visit to fulfill a corporate social responsibility by presenting relief materials valued at millions of naira, including bags of rice, beverages, vegetable oil and mattresses.

“These items are aimed at providing immediate relief to the families displaced and affected by the recent floods and hoping that these contributions will help ease their burdens and restore a measure of comfort and dignity.

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“The banking sector in Nigeria has always recognised the importance of standing in solidarity with communities in times of need.  As custodians of trust and key drivers of economic growth, we understand the intrinsic link between the well-being of communities and the stability of the financial system,” he said.

In his response, Governor Bago commended the Bank CEOs for their donations, following the recent flood tragedy in the state, adding that it will go a long way in reviving the communities and agriculture, which is a pillar of economic growth and sustainability.