Oando Plc Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade Oando Plc says it has completed and won the bid for the operatorship of oil block KON 13 in Angola. The firm which recently acquired Eni of Italy’s oil assets in Nigeria, said that the award of the oil block located in Angola’s onshore Kwanza Basin followed a competitive bidding process by the country’s oil and gas sector regulator. It further said hat the asset in which it owns 45 per cent participating interest, has estimated prospective resources of 770 to 1,100 million barrels of oil. Oando is handling its operations relating to the asset through its upstream subsidiary, Oando Energy Resources (OER). “Oando Plc, Africa’s leading indigenous energy solutions provider listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Limited and Johannesburg Stock Exchange is pleased to announce that its upstream subsidiary, Oando Energy Resources (OER), has been awarded operatorship of Block KON 13 in Angola’s Onshore Kwanza Basin, following a...
The Katsina State Governor, Diko Rabba says his working with the Alternative Bank to empower local businesses in order to stimulate sustainable development across the state with innovative financial solutions..
The initiative marks a significant milestone for the bank, which launched its first branch in the state.
At the forum, Radda, emphasised the importance of combating poverty, particularly in rural areas, urging the bank to collaborate with the state government in its efforts to address this challenge.
Represented by his Special Adviser on Banking, Malik Anas, the governor expressed confidence in the success of the nank in the region.
In his words, “One of our aims as a government is to enhance the growth of our people, especially those in rural areas. We seek the cooperation of The Alternative Bank in this area.
“We are ready to give the necessary support to the bank to forge ahead and contribute to the economic development of Nigeria.”
Also, the Emir of Katsina, Dr. Abdulmumin Usman, expressed confidence in the bank’s endeavours to set the stage for a harmonious relationship between the financial institution and its proud community.in the state.
For her part, Fatimah Radda, the governor’s wife, echoed the state government’s support for the bank and stressed the importance of including the less privileged, such as widows and orphans, in the bank’s corporate social responsibility initiatives.
She remarked, “It was found out that a large number of people living in the local governments of Katsina are largely unbanked, presenting a massive untapped opportunity for the bank.”
Garba Mohammed, the Executive Director of The Alternative Bank, reiterated the institution’s commitment to financial empowerment for all customers, regardless of their status.
He echoed the bank’s focus on providing efficient and technology-driven services to facilitate customer and national growth.
His word, “The Alternative Bank is a bank with a difference. Apart from being a non-interest bank, we promise our customers prompt, loyal, efficient, and technologically driven services.
“We also promise to promote financial empowerment among our customers, irrespective of their status.
“When our customers grow, our bank will also grow. This will also lead to the growth and development of our dear country, Nigeria.”
The bank’s Regional Business Executive, Wada Nas, assured the Katsina business community and denizens that The Alternative Bank is committed to meeting their banking needs with honesty, professionalism, and competence.
He affirmed, “We will serve truthfully and prioritise your banking needs. You can be assured of our professional competence.”
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