By Abubakar Yunusa
Emmanuel Emefienim, managing director (MD) of PremiumTrust Bank, has commended Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, for creating a business-friendly environment through reforms that promote security, infrastructure, and economic growth.
Emefienim spoke during the commissioning of the bank’s Kaduna branch, which will serve as its north-west regional hub.
The MD said the state’s improved security, urban renewal, and youth empowerment efforts have positioned it as a preferred destination for partnerships.
“Through improved security, urban renewal, economic diversification, infrastructural development, and youth empowerment, he has created an environment where businesses thrive and investments flourish, positioning Kaduna as a preferred destination for partnerships like ours,” he said.
He described Kaduna’s political influence and entrepreneurial spirit as a natural match for the bank’s forward-looking operations, adding that PremiumTrust Bank is ready to invest in the state and grow with its people.
On his part, Sani said the commissioning of the bank’s branch signals growing investor confidence in Kaduna’s economic reforms since 2023.
“From the onset of our administration, we recognised financial inclusion as the bedrock of sustainable development,” he said.
“That is why the very first Executive Order I signed in office was focused on expanding financial access to the underserved and unbanked.
“Since then, we have enrolled over 2.5 million residents—especially women, youth, and underserved—into the formal financial ecosystem.”
He said the state has expanded support for micro, small and medium enterprises, empowered agri-preneurs, and launched social interventions across all 23 local governments.
The governor said the bank’s arrival would support the efforts with new products, digital tools, and literacy campaigns aimed at bringing banking closer to the people.
