By Jude-Ken Ojinnaka
Since the establishment of PemiumTrust Bank in Nigeria and its subsequent entrance into the Nigerian banking sector, there have been growing doubts about its ownership and operational structure.
The bank was issued a license in December 2021 by the Central Bank of Nigeria to operate as a Commercial Bank in Nigeria, but it officially opened for business in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State on the 19th of April 2022.
PremiumTrust Bank was founded by Emmanuel Emefienim, an accomplished Banker with over 30 years of top-level experience, alongside seasoned and well-diversified entrepreneurs who have distinguished themselves in various fields of endeavour.
Its two (2) premier branches were opened in quick succession in line with the Bank’s branch expansion strategy.
Subsequently, on the 30th of May 2022, the Bank opened its 4th branch along Mariam Babangida Way, Asaba, Delta State.
The branch was dedicated and declared open by the General Overseer of RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye on the invitation of the MD/CEO, Mr Emmanuel Emefienim and other dignitaries in attendance.
Currently, four additional branches in Abuja, Ado-Ekiti, Warri and Redemption City (Ogun State) have been opened bringing the total number of branches to eight, within nine (9) months of operations.
PremiumTrust Bank has a vision to be the most preferred bank by 2027 and a leading voice in consumer banking in Africa by 2032.
The bank says information on its ownership and directorship is in the public domain in case of any doubt and is available also on its website www.premiumtrustbank.com.
The Bank says it has continued to create value for its stakeholders and customers in Nigeria and prides itself on best banking practices and professionalism.
As a result of its best banking practice and operation, PremiumTrust Bank received awards. Some of its most recent awards are: *Nigeria’s Fastest Growing Bank 2022—awarded by the Management of BusinessDay Banks & Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards Committee.
*Bank of The Year 2022 (Sports Development)—awarded by the Management of BusinessDay Banks & Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards Committee.
*Nigeria’s Most Innovative Bank 2022 – awarded by Leadership Media Awards.
The bank says the recent awards are proof that the undisrupted way it is carrying out its operations is not in doubt.