By Jennifer John
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has described Union Bank as a good partner to the government and people of Imo State which has been delivering good services to the state.
The governor made this assertion in his address during a courtesy visit paid on him by the Chairman of the bank, Farouk Gumel, the Managing Director, Madassir Amray and other executive management officers of the bank.
While welcoming the Executive Management team to the state, Governor Uzodimma assured them of continuous patronage by government and people of the state to the bank.
Speaking while fielding questions from newsmen, Chairman of the bank, Farouk Gumel said the visit was both courtesy and familiarization with the state government, as well as to reassure the government of their readiness to partner with it for accelerated development of the state.
“The visit is meant to identify areas to partner with the state, such as; infrastructure projects, palm revival projects, poultry projects, ceramic projects, among others, to ensure that jobs are created and prosperity was brought to the people of the state.
He expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the meeting, while commending the governor for the able way he was piloting affairs of the state.