PremiumTrust Bank has said that the financial institution was founded by its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Emmanuel Emefienim alongside seasoned and well diversified entrepreneurs who have distinguished themselves in various fields and endeavors.
A statement by the bank noted that since its entrance into
the Nigerian banking sector, there have been much speculations surrounding its
ownership structure.
According to the statement, information on ownership and
directorship of the Bank is in the public domain and available on its website.
The statement said the bank was licensed by the Central Bank
of Nigeria in December 2021 to operate as a Commercial Bank in Nigeria, but
officially opened for business in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State on the 19th of
April 2022.
The statement partly read, “Two other branches were opened
in quick succession in line with the Bank’s branch expansion strategy.
Subsequently, on the 30th of May 2022, the Bank opened its 4th Branch along
Mariam Babangida Way, Asaba, Delta State – The Branch was dedicated and
declared open by the General Overseer of RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye on the
invitation of our MD/CEO, Mr. Emmanuel Emefienim and other dignitaries in
attendance.
“As at date, four additional branches in Abuja, Ado-Ekiti,
Warri and Redemption City (Ogun State) have been opened bringing the total
number of branches to eight within nine months of operations.”
The statement said the bank has a vision to be the most
preferred bank by 2027 and a leading voice in consumer banking in Africa by
2032.
It said the bank has continued to create value for its
stakeholders and Nigeria as a country and prides itself on best banking
practices and professionalism, as exemplified by the accolade of ‘Nigeria’s
Fastest Growing Bank 2022’ — awarded by the Management of BusinessDay Banks and
Other Financial Institutions Awards Committee.