The
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had its 2015 Best Managed Branch Dinner Award in
Asaba with Governor Ifeanyi Okowa challenging the apex bank to be involved in
entrepreneurial development.
At
the well-attended award ceremony, Jos branch bagged second place, while Kano
branch of the CBN took the third position. Governor Okowa observed that with the effect of fall in price of oil on the
nation's economy, it was important for the country to diversify its sources of
revenue.
He
specifically requested that the CBN establishes an Entrepreneurial Development
Centre in the state, noting that his administration has partnered with the apex
bank in different empowerment programmes.
"We
are happy that the CBN is encouraging its branches, I congratulate the
recipients of the awards, especially, the Asaba branch that has done so well
within its short time of establishment," the Governor said, adding,
"we are particularly partnering with the CBN on the single digit interest
rate on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME); we will continue to stay in
that partnership."
He emphasized, "Delta State is interested in equipping our youths with
different skills, we know you (the CBN) can be of assistance to us in
establishing an Entrepreneurial Development Centre, we request and demand that
the centre be established in Delta State."
The
Governor who disclosed that his SMART agenda was predicated on empowering
Deltans to be wealth creators, reiterated that his administration has
reawakened the interests of youths in agriculture and skill acquisition with a
bid to create alternative means of generating revenue.
While
the Governor of CBN, Mr Emefiele who spoke through Alhaji Suleiman Barau,
Deputy Governor, Operations, CBN, said the annual award ceremony was " to
boost healthy competition among the branches to encourage healthy services to
customers," enthusiastic Asaba branch Comptroller, Dame Elizabeth Agu gave
kudos to Governor Okowa for his integrity and transparent ways he was managing
the affairs of the State.
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