Empire Trust MFB expands network nationwide, promote financial inclusion

Poised to be the most preferred one-stop financial institution that improves the lives of all through the deployment of effective innovative and responsive financial offerings in meeting market needs, delivering excellent customer service and shareholder’s delight, Empire Trust Micro Finance Bank (ETMFB) is taking significant steps to expand its Empire-pay agency banking network nationwide, aiming to promote financial inclusion.

This move comes as ETMFB, a key player in Nigeria’s microfinance sector, focuses on developing an extended agency banking network exclusively dedicated to its groundbreaking Agent Banking solution, Empire-pay.

Highlighting the strategic importance of this expanded network in achieving Empire-pay’s objectives, MD/CEO of Empire Trust MFB, Mr. Ayobami Alabi, said the bank in collaboration with Empire-pay, is actively partnering with major agents across Nigeria to extend its agency banking network.

He emphasized the bank’s commitment to democratizing access to financial services through Empire-pay by establishing a robust network of agents, facilitating seamless transactions, and empowering communities nationwide.

Echoing this sentiment, the Bank’s Head of Technology, Mr. Adeniyi Suaib, stressed Empire-pay’s pivotal role in reshaping digital banking accessibility. He emphasized the bank’s dedication to overcoming geographical barriers and enhancing financial empowerment by making Empire-pay’s innovative features accessible to individuals and businesses.

Recent luncheons hosted by ETMFB in Ibadan for the Southwest region and in Enugu State for the Southeast, marked significant moments for the bank and its strategic partners.

Speaking at the Enugu event, Mr. Clifford Nnamani, a prominent Banking Agent Representative, reaffirmed his commitment to driving the integration and commercial success of Empire-pay across Eastern Nigeria. This pledge demonstrates a collective determination to leverage Empire-pay’s capabilities for advancing financial access and inclusion. This expansion reflects ETMFB’s forward-thinking approach to addressing evolving customer needs and promoting financial inclusion on a broader scale.

The bank’s commitment to accommodating more individuals, merchants, and agents underscores its dedication to building a more inclusive and accessible financial ecosystem. Together, ETMFB and its partners are poised to create a brighter future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and prosper.