To deepen financial inclusion and bring financial services to underserved persons in the country, Zenith Bank Plc has opened a new branch in Osubi in the Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State.
This has made Zenith Bank the first commercial bank to establish a presence in the Osubi community. The branch is the 19th of Zenith Bank in the Niger Delta state.
The chief executive of Zenith Bank, Ms Adaora Umeoji, during the commissioning of the branch on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, thanked Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State for supporting business operators.
She described the Osubi branch as a milestone in Zenith Bank’s enduring relationship with the state, reiterating the company’s commitment to serving underserved communities and to empowering individuals, businesses, women entrepreneurs, and SMEs through innovative banking solutions, access to finance, and capacity-building initiatives.
The banker expressed optimism that the new branch would serve as a catalyst for economic activity in Osubi and its surrounding communities, supporting the broader development of Delta State and Nigeria at large.
“We are deeply grateful to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his unwavering support and partnership, and for finding time to personally commission the branch today.
“His generous donation of the land on which this branch is built is a testament to his administration’s commitment to fostering private sector investment and creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.
“Since assuming office, the Governor has driven significant infrastructure and socio-economic development across the state, and Zenith Bank is proud to contribute to that progress through this new branch in Osubi,” Ms Umeoji stated.
In his remarks, Mr Oborevwori described the new branch as “a clear vote of confidence in the economic potential of our state, pointing out that it shows that the investments we have made in infrastructure, economic development, and ease of doing business are producing tangible results.
“When a leading financial institution such as Zenith Bank expands its presence in Delta State, it sends a powerful message that Delta State is open for business and ready for greater investment.”
He also underscored the branch’s significance to the host community, noting that “this branch is the only bank in the whole of Okpe Local Government as it is today. The significance of this bank to our people cannot be overemphasised, because of the impact it will have on the economy of this local government.”