The Chairman, Board of Directors of Redeemer’s University Microfinance Bank, Ede, Dr. Daniel Ogun, has called on the members of Ede community to think, speak, act and patronise the Redeemer’s University Microfinance Bank.
He stated this at the commissioning of the Redeemer’s University Microfinance Bank, held recently at Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State.
Dr. Ogun thanked the Visioners, Management team and prospective stakeholders for making the vision of having a Microfinance Bank as an institution a reality.He urged the community to support the brand Redeemer’s University Microfinance Bank.
In his welcome speech, the pioneer Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Abiodun Peter Durowoju, stressed the importance of the Microfinance bank as a bank committed to providing affordable, convenient and innovative financial solutions to clients within and outside the area.
He noted that RUN MFB aims to bridge the financial gap, promote economic growth and improve the well-being of staff, students, Ede community, and the entire State.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Shadrach Akindele, while speaking, re-affirmed the university’s commitment to strategic initiative, financial inclusion and empowerment, which has brought about collaboration and the need to establish a microfinance bank to foster financial inclusion, entrepreneurship and community development.
Prof. Akindele, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and who also doubled as a member of the Board of Directors, Prof. Ahmed Yerima, urged everyone to continue to work together to make a positive impact in the community.
Also present at the event was the Redeemer’s University Registrar, Mrs Mojisola Oje; the Ag. Bursar, Mrs Patience Saliu; the Librarian, Dr. Akinniyi Adeleke; wife of the Chairman, Board of Directors, RUN Microfinance Bank, Ede, Pst. (Mrs) Rose Ogun; the Vice Chairman National Association of MFB, Osun State Chapter, Mr. Adebisi Balogun;
Others are Principal Sterling Partners/ External Auditor of Redeemer’s University Microfinance Bank, Mr. Aboderin Olusegun; Relationship Manager at Access Bank, Mr. Idowu Olatumide; First Bank branch Manager, Mr. Bolatito Owolabi; Former Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Zechariah Adeyewa; Former Bursar, Mofolusho Olutayo-David; Members of Ede community, and staff of the Redeemer’s University.k, Mr. Idowu Olatumide; First Bank branch Manager, Mr. Bolatito Owolabi; Former Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Zechariah Adeyewa; Former Bursar, Mofolusho Olutayo-David; Members of Ede community, and staff of the Redeemer’s University.