Union Bank has once again expressed its commitment to providing simpler, smarter banking services to its teeming customers with the unveiling of 3 more upgraded branches across Rivers State.
The unveiling ceremonies of the branches located in Bori, Kingsway Road and Aba Road areas of the State were part of a two-day line up of activities which also included a networking and empowerment event for young professionals and entrepreneurs as well as a gala event to host customers in celebration of the bank’s 100th year anniversary.
Speaking at the anniversary gala event to customers, stakeholders and Government dignitaries which included the Chief of Staff to Government House, Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke who represented The Governor of Rivers State, the Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank, Emeka Emuwa said “We are very proud of our 100 year old heritage as this is not a feat easily achieved. We are however also looking forward and preparing for the next 100 years.”
“At Union Bank, we are very passionate about our customers and we are committed to ensuring they have access to the best banking service possible. This has prompted us to equip our branches with state-of-the-art infrastructure. Our mobile and internet banking applications are also one of the best in the country as we strive to ensure our customers experience service excellence across the country” he concluded.
Also speaking during the launch of the upgraded branches, Joe Mbulu, Transformation Director, Union Bank explained that the overhauling of these branches was as a result of the bank’s firm commitment to ensuring its customers have access to the best and most effective banking solutions. According to him. “We are providing the simpler and smarter way to bank through these improvements. It isn’t just a tagline for us, it is a promise – one which we will continue to keep.”
The Bank also launched an Elite Lounge at the Kingsway Road branch in Port Harcourt. The Elite lounge will provide value added banking benefits and a range of personalized banking services to Elite Banking customers of the bank. Elite Banking customers also enjoy other benefits of the banking segment which includes having a dedicated Elite Associate/Relationship Manager dedicated to them, access to exclusive Elite Lounges as well as Priority Pass cards which grant customers access to 850 airport VIP lounges around the world.
Union Bank continues to leverage on its 100 year old heritage and wealth of experience to deliver simpler and smarter banking services to its esteemed customers.
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About Union Bank Plc.
Union Bank has been in business for over a century. Established in 1917 and listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1971, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. is a household name and one of Nigeria’s long-standing and most respected financial institutions. The Bank is a trusted and recognizable brand, with an extensive network of over 300 branches across Nigeria.
In late 2012, a new Board of Directors and Executive Management team were appointed to Union Bank and in 2014 the Bank began executing a transformation programme to re-establish it as a highly respected provider of quality financial services.
The Bank currently offers a variety of banking services to both individual and corporate clients including current, savings and deposit account services, funds transfer, foreign currency domiciliation, loans, overdrafts, equipment leasing and trade finance. The Bank also offers its customers convenient electronic banking channels and products including Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Debit Cards, ATMs and POS Systems.
