First Allied, an investment, savings and loans company has commissioned a branch in the Upper East Regional capital, Bolgatanga.
The branch which is the twenty fifth branch of the bank is expected to serve residents of Bolgatanga and other parts of the Upper East region.
The well attended ceremony had in attendance the Regional minister, James Zugah Tigah, the clergy, Deputy Chief Imam, former Municipal Chief Executive, Edward Ayagle, representative of the Chief of Police, Municipal Assembly members and other dignitaries in the Upper East Region.
Chief Operating Officer for the Bank, Mr. Edward Lamptey, speaking at the event said the Bolgatanga Branch is the branch that occupies a large size of land and has tasted huge investment hence indicating their readiness to provide exquisite services to the hardworking people of Bolgatanga.
He acknowledged that individuals who are skeptical about banks have genuine concerns but promised that First Allied has come to erase any fear and bad perceptions people have about some financial institutions following recent apprehensions and acrimonies that have rocked the savings and investments business in the region.
He mentioned that the bank has outlined better financial services and customer centered products tailored to suit the needs of their customers.
He noted that, although the economy of Bolgatanga has this year been hit hard by various economic constraints with the folding up of various micro-finance companies, residents are hardworking and that has been a motivation to the bank and its shareholders.
He indicated that, customers should bank their hopes in First Allied because they are here to restore hopes considering their background in providing financial advice and supporting small scale traders to grow into bigger entities.
By: Offei-Akoto Ayeh | A1RADIOONLINE.com | GHANA
