Imo State Government has solicited the support of the Union Bank in its developmental programmes.
State governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma made the appeal while receiving some educational and Covid 19 preventive materials from management of branch of the bank at the state Government House, Owerri.
The governor who was represented by the Chief of Staff, Barr. Nnamdi Anyaehie, pointed out that Union Bank is one of the foremost banks in Nigeria that have stood the test of time and appreciated the management for the gesture.
He lauded the relationship between the bank and the state government, while expressing optimism that it will be taken to greater height.
“We also look up to you in furtherance to your corporate social responsibility, to do more for Imo State like you have been doing in other states across the country. As a government, we continue to pray to God to grant us the resources to execute all the projects we have embarked upon.
“Any how you can come in to further assist government we will appreciate it”, he stated.
Earlier while disclosing the purpose for the visit, the Commercial Banking Manager, South of Union Bank, Rosemary Evidetim said the gesture was in support of efforts of the state government in the fight against Covid 19 and also in line with the effort to improve education in the state.
She said it was also appreciation for the support the bank has been receiving from the state government.
She listed the items as follows; 15,000 exercise books,175 pieces of hand sanitizers, 225 pieces of soap and 300
handwashing buckets.