First City Monument Bank says it has opened a new ultra-modern branch in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

In a statement, the bank said the development was in line with the bank’s strategic expansion drive and commitment towards bringing its banking services closer to the doorsteps of more people and businesses, while also promoting financial inclusion in Nigeria.

This increased the number of branches of FCMB in Osun State to three, and 206 nationwide, it stated.

FCMB said the location of the branch had taken into consideration convenience for residents and businesses in Ile-Ife and neighbouring towns in the state.

Apart from the experienced financial experts deployed to the branch, it stated that it was equipped with unique physical and technological infrastructure.

“This combination ensures convenient transactions and sundry financial services delivery to existing and potential customers in a relaxed environment,” it stated.

The bank said some of the dignitaries that graced the inauguration were the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi (Ojaja II); Chairman of Ife Central Local Government, Elugbaju Olayera, traditional and community leaders, captains of industry, among other guests.

The Managing Director of FCMB, Mr Adam Nuru, reiterated the bank’s commitment to strategically grow its network to meet the individual and business aspirations of its ever-increasing customer base across segments.

Nuru, who was represented by the Executive Director, Business Development, Mrs Bukola Smith, said, “Though, most customers prefer to carry out transactions from wherever they are, using our highly convenient and secure alternate channels, such as FCMBMobile, FCMBOnline, *329# USSD code and ATMs spread widely across Nigeria, some still prefer human interaction when banking.