Nigeria: Access Bank Strengthens Development Banking Desk to Support Businesses and NGOs

Access Bank has bolstered its Development Banking Desk with the aim of promoting sustainable development in Nigeria and across the African continent.

The Development Banking Desk is a specialized division within Access Bank that is dedicated to offering exclusive financial support to non-profit organizations, including international non-governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, bilateral and multilateral institutions, donor agencies, and embassies. These organizations strategically execute projects and initiatives focused on social progress, impact, and economic development.

In line with the bank’s vision to become the world’s most respected African bank, Access Bank is committed to fostering positive change, heralding development, and making a lasting impact in the finance, business, community, organizations, and industries it serves. By enhancing its status as a key development finance leader and partner for non-profit organizations and institutions on the continent, Access Bank is reinforcing its dedication to promoting positive change.

Hadiza Ambursa, the Executive Director of the Commercial Bank Division at Access Bank, expressed excitement about the revitalized Development Desk and its potential impact on Nigeria’s economic landscape. She emphasized the bank’s vision to drive economic empowerment and financial inclusion by providing specialized financial products and services to businesses, NGOs, and institutions. This initiative is intended to support and nurture the growth of these entities, fostering a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nigeria and beyond.

Ambur Sule, the Head of the Development Banking Desk, highlighted the role of the Development Desk as a conduit for global funds and resources. This strengthens the bank’s influence in the African region and enhances Nigeria’s position on the international development stage.

Sule emphasized the importance of Access Bank’s role as a development finance leader and partner in an increasingly interconnected world. Collaborations with esteemed NGOs and institutions are instrumental in driving inclusive growth, deepening financial inclusion, reducing poverty, and boosting infrastructure development in Nigeria. Access Bank’s commitment to these endeavors reinforces its dedication to sustainable development on the African continent.