Accra, Sept. 17, GNA – Fidelity Bank Ghana has opened a new branch on the Afienya Road, bringing its total number of branches to 82 across 14 regions.
The new branch, located along the New Sebrepor–Gbetsile–Afienya corridor, would provide convenient and quality banking services to individuals and businesses in the rapidly developing communities, an official press release issued to the Ghana News Agency said.
The area has experienced growing commercial and residential activity, creating increased demand for accessible banking services.
Speaking at the opening, Mr Godfred Attafuah, Divisional Director, Retail Banking, Fidelity Bank Ghana, said the decision was driven by the needs and growth of communities along the corridor.
“The move reflects the Bank’s belief that customers should have access to quality banking services, regardless of where they live,” it said.
“For years, if you lived in the New Sebrepor–Gbetsile–Afienya corridor and needed to see your bank, you travelled. You went to Tema. Today, that journey ends. The Afienya Road Branch is open and it is yours,” he said.
“Being a Ghanaian bank means being within reach of Ghanaians. Not just in Accra. Not just where the numbers are obvious. Everywhere our people are.”
Mr Attafuah thanked the chiefs, religious leaders, government representatives, customers and residents of the New Sebrepor–Gbetsile–Afienya communities for welcoming the Bank.
Mr Joseph Akwetey Tettey, Member of Parliament for Kpone-Katamanso, described the establishment of the branch as a positive development for the area’s growing population and business community.
He said the Bank’s presence would facilitate business and individual financial activities.
It would also create opportunities for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the Kpone-Katamanso area, which has an estimated population of 417,000.
Mr Tettey encouraged the Bank to explore flexible financing approaches to support smaller businesses within its catchment area.
The Afienya Road Branch adds to Fidelity Bank’s growing national network, which includes branches in Jirapa, Tafo-Pamkrono, Tanoso, Bibiani, Sefwi Wiawso and Goaso.
The Bank also operates the country’s largest agency network, with more than 8,000 agents nationwide. The network provides customers with additional access to basic banking services.
The opening comes as Fidelity Bank prepares to mark 20 years of operations in Ghana.
From its origins as a discount house, the Bank has grown into the country’s largest privately owned Ghanaian bank.
It now operates a nationwide branch and agency network serving millions of customers.
GNA
Edited by Beatrice Asamani Savage