Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday, inaugurated the Osubi Branch of Zenith Bank Plc in Okpe Local Council Area, describing the development as a strong endorsement of the state’s economic potential and investor-friendly environment.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Oborevwori said the opening of the bank’s 19th branch in Delta State demonstrated growing confidence in the state’s economy and the success of his administration’s efforts to create a conducive environment for businesses to thrive.

He said: “This is more than just a banking facility coming on stream. It is a strong vote of confidence in the future of Delta State and in the opportunities that lie before us.”

He commended the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Dame Adaora Umeoji, and the bank’s management team for fulfilling their promise to establish a branch in Osubi.

“When this administration came on board, the bank promised to build a branch to service this community, and today it is evident. I am particularly impressed by the leadership of the bank for keeping to their promise,” he said.

The governor noted that the branch was the first banking institution in the area, describing it as a major milestone for residents who had long clamoured for access to modern banking services.

“It is worthy of note that this branch is the only bank in the whole of Okpe Local Council Area as it is today, and the significance of this bank to our people cannot be overemphasised because of the impact it will have on the economy of this local council.

“They have been agitating and crying for years, and I told them that by the grace of God, we would have a bank here. Today, that promise has been fulfilled, and I know that more banks are coming by the grace of God,” he added.

Oborevwori attributed the growing influx of investments into the State to the prevailing atmosphere of peace and security.