Uzodimma Commissions Access Bank Regional Office Named After Pascal Dozie

Nume Ekeghe

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has commissioned the new Access Bank Plc Regional Office in Owerri, a facility named in honour of renowned economist and business icon Sir Pascal Gabriel Dozie, describing the project as a strategic investment that will deepen economic activity and strengthen the state’s financial ecosystem.

In a statement, Governor Uzodimma also commended Access Bank Plc for achieving this milestone. He paid special tribute to the late Managing Director, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, recalling his personal commitment to establishing this partnership with the Imo State Government. The governor expressed confidence that the collaboration will continue to yield mutual benefits for both the bank and the people of Imo State.

Deputy Managing Director, Access Bank Plc, Chizoma Okoli, reiterated that the bank growth story is one of vision, resilience and commitment to service, stressed that it is most fitting that the new regional office is being named in honour of a man whose life’s work embodies these values. 

According to the Deputy Managing Director who appreciated greatly the support Governor Hope Uzodimma is given to private sector, noted that the governor’s style of leadership has introduced policies that encourage enterprise development, strengthen financial inclusion and create opportunities for business to grow.

She disclosed that Uzodimma’s focus on infrastructure, security and ease of doing business has given institutions like theirs the confidence to invest, innovate and provide services that benefit the people.