By Chinwendu Obienyi
The Nigerian Financial Industry is set to witness a groundbreaking shift as Optimus Bank Limited, a fully licensed National Commercial Bank, on Wednesday, made its debut, as its management remained optimistic of competing and delivering solutions to the challenges in the financial landscape.
Guided by a robust vision to construct a premier platform offering sustainable and scalable solutions to individuals and businesses, the newly launched financial institution stated that it is poised to revolutionise the banking experience while fostering global financial growth.
Speaking during the grand opening at its headquarters in Lagos, the Governor, Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, emphasised the bank’s potential to further drive economic growth and stability in Lagos state.
He said, “Optimus Bank will not only play a crucial role in the banking sector and the established organizations but also in start-ups and SMEs. They are set to lift the people out of poverty.
The governor also praised Optimus Bank for employing cutting-edge technology and innovative practices, which align with the state’s push for technological advancement and financial modernisation and further commended the commitment of Optimus Bank towards being customer-centric stating that the bank has the interest of its customers at heart and is ready to journey with each customer individually.
He also stated that Optimus bank will take personal banking to another level and by doing so will be willing to collaborate with not just Lagos state government in every sector but also with Nigeria in financial transactions.
The Chairman, Board of Directors at the bank, Oghogho Akpata, stated that the bank was founded on principles of trust, transparency and unwavering dedication to customers and stakeholders adding that its commitment to excellence propels the bank towards embracing innovation, delivering state-of-the-art banking solutions tailored to customers’ needs, and nurturing meaningful relationships.
Akpata said that with a devoted team and a customer-centric ethos, the bank is aiming to lead in the digital era by promoting financial inclusion, supporting sustainable initiatives and effecting positive change in the communities it serves.
He said, “We understand the importance of trust and transparency and building lasting relationships with their customers and stakeholders. Making an impact is not just a goal but a responsibility we embrace with enthusiasm. Optimus Bank is committed to becoming a positive force in the society and so together, we shall build a resilient future for Optimus Bank, guided by unwavering integrity and a vision of prosperity that transcends time.”
Also speaking, the Managing Director, Optimus Bank, Dr Ademola Odeyemi, said, that the bank was born out of collective dedication, relentless pursuit of excellence, and a strong commitment to serve customers’ needs and added that the launch of the bank’s operations marks a new chapter in the financial sector – one that dismantles barriers and creates opportunities for everyone.
He revealed that in the pursuit of excellence, the bank has invested in building a robust and expensive technological infrastructure that ensures the utmost security and privacy for its customers.
“Optimus means best and we believe that we are building up a structure that will deliver solutions to the current constraints in the financial landscape by optimising our resources. We have a high level of efficacy, flexibility, right products, board, technology, governance to compete with other banking giants.
As we embark on this new chapter, we recognize that this is just the beginning of our journey. The future is brimming with possibilities, and we are poised to explore and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the financial landscape including embracing agency banking to broaden our tentacles all over the country. Our commitment to innovation remains steadfast, and we will continue to leverage advancements in technology to enhance the banking experience for all our stakeholders”, Odeyemi said.