Bank Partners Cross River State To Enhance Agric. And Infrastructural Development

Fidelity Bank of Nigeria has expressed readiness and commitment to partner with  Cross River State government in key areas of agriculture and Infrastructural development. This was disclosed by the bank, led by the Chairman, Mr. Mustapha Chike-Obi and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe during  a courtesy call on the Governor of the state, Bassey Otu, in  Calabar.

Chairman of Fidelity Bank,  Mr. Mustapha  Chike-Obi, described governor Otu as a bosom friend, adding that the team was excited to be in the state to partner for the progress of the state.

In the same vein, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, stressed the readiness of the bank to partner with  the state in agriculture and  infrastructural development. “It is not about what we can make from the state this time around, but what we can add. We all know that Cross River State has comparative advantage in the area of agriculture and we are willing to support in other areas of the state’s infrastructure” she said.

She further added  “We have this in other states, especially in the area of infrastructure and agriculture which is very important and we just want to reemphasize that we are ready to partner very strongly with you in this regard.”

Governor  Otu welcomed the team to his office, saying that the state was ready to forge strategic partnership in key sectors of the state’s economy. “Our focus right now is agriculture. We are deliberate about it and we want to get the most from that sector. We are looking at what will immediately add to our GDP,” he said.

 “We have about six core projects we are looking at taking off at the same time and we will inform you on what we need to do in that particular sector,” he added.

Describing the bank as a critical partner, the governor said: “My administration views Fidelity Bank as a critical partner in our resolve to reposition the state as a major agricultural hub in the country. So we are indeed excited about this opportunity and we look forward to a rewarding partnership with the bank.”