Ekiti gov endorses First Inland Bank’s offer

Lanre Oyetade, Lagos - 25.01.2008

EKITI State governor, Mr. Segun Oni, has called on all indigenes and other residents of the state to buy into the First Inland Bank’s Initial Public Offer in view of the bank’s growth potential.

The governor made the call while inaugurating the Ado Ekiti branch of First Inland bank located in what he called the fastest growing business district of the the state.

“From what I have heard about the bank, I want to say that as a government, we will buy into the shares of First Inland Bank so that we will partake in the bountiful reward that awaits those who invest in the offer,” Governor Oni said.

“We welcome First Inland Bank’s family formally to Ekiti State. On assumption of duty, we promised attracting both local and foreign investments to Ekiti State. About seven months into our tenure, we are beginning to feel that we would meet the target we set.

“The fact that First Inland Bank has established a base here is a testimony to that. This branch was initiated and completed entirely after we have won election into office,” Oni said.

The governor, who promised to provide good environment for investors in the state, praised the bank for being one of the earliest to embrace his government’s call to partner in the development in the state.