NIB PLC and SIGA Share Vision for Financial Growth and Accountability

The Managing Director of National Investment Bank PLC (NIB), Chief Dr. Doliwura Zakaria, has met with the Acting Director General of the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA), Professor Whyte Kpessa, to discuss strengthening cooperation between the two institutions in advancing NIB’s strategic vision and financial performance.

During the meeting, Chief Dr. Zakaria congratulated Professor Kpessa on his appointment and expressed confidence in his leadership. He provided a historical overview of NIB’s achievements and reiterated the bank’s commitment to being a market leader in the financial sector. He highlighted the progress made in repositioning the bank, including the rebranding efforts following the recent name change of the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), which had previously caused confusion with NIB. He assured that the transition would be fully completed by June.

The Managing Director emphasized NIB’s dedication to providing exceptional customer service through innovative banking products such as the Excel Banking product, which offers premium services. He further reaffirmed NIB’s commitment to offering competitive financial services to both individual and corporate clients while securing a significant share of the banking market.

Chief Dr. Zakaria also referenced the advocacy of Professor Joshua Alabi for state agencies to bank with indigenous financial institutions, stressing the importance of channeling government-related banking activities through NIB. He assured SIGA of the bank’s commitment to excellence and highlighted the strong cooperation between NIB and various governmental institutions.

Professor Kpessa, on his part, expressed SIGA’s interest in ensuring the financial health and accountability of state-owned institutions. He acknowledged NIB’s recent improvements but urged the bank to prioritize transparency by providing comprehensive financial reports.

He commended Chief Dr. Zakaria for his leadership and expressed optimism that with the new direction of the bank, NIB would regain its strong position within Ghana’s financial sector.

This meeting marks a significant step in strengthening the partnership between NIB and SIGA, ensuring accountability, financial growth, and sustainable development for Ghana’s banking industry.