Unity Bank Partners Nigeria Immigration

Unity Bank Plc has officially handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) the reception facility of the NIS, Festac Town, Lagos, which it renovated.

The bank explained at a ceremony recently, that it embarked on the project as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR).

The Managing Director of the bank, Mrs. Tomi Somefun, who was represented at the event by the bank’s Executive Director South-south and South-east, Temisan Tuedor, expressed optimism that the refurbished facility would further enhance the operations of the NIS.

“Thus, the Unity Bank’s CSR is our own sense of responsibility towards the community and environment in which we operate and express our citizenship.

“The bank is committed to the promotion of socio-economic development of the states in which we operate and shall contribute to the improvement of such communities,” the bank CEO added.

She commended the management of the NIS, particularly, officers in-charge of the Festac NIS for their co-operation.

“Unity Bank has strategic business objectives that are anchored on agriculture, retail/SME and rural economy and these objectives are driven to support our customers and create success stories,” she added.

According to her, the bank is currently implementing initiatives that would enable it develop strong retail franchise.

In his response, the Assistant Comptroller, Zone A, NIS, I.Y. Ahmad commended the bank and called on other financial institutions to also support the bank.

“Unity Bank is not the only bank that liaises with the NIS, but the bank felt that it needed to do something to stand the test of time,” he added.