FNB opens new branch in Mwanza

06May 2016
The Guardian Reporter
The Guardian
FNB opens new branch in Mwanza

To reach out to more people in the country, the First National Bank (FNB) Tanzania has opened a branch at Rock City Mall in Mwanza Region.

Speaking during the opening ceremony, FNB Head of Retail Business, Francois Botha said the launch of the Mwanza branch is specifically geared at meeting the fast growing demands of banking and financial services in the region.

“Inauguration of the Mwanza branch is a display of our continued investment and strategy of driving access to financial services in the country. It is also in the interest of the rapid growth of Mwanza which plays an integral role in the economic growth of Tanzania,” he said.

Botha said Mwanza branch is the ninth FNB branch to be opened in the country as part of its strategic plan to expand a network of branches to cover all key areas in the country.

“At FNB we are constantly thinking of ways to provide greater banking convenience to our clients. Our Mwanza branch will provide comprehensive banking solutions to customers in the region Mwanza and neighbouring areas which has some of the fastest growing business communities,” Botha said.

Speaking at the event, Mwanza Regional Commissioner John Mongella said the region has enormous economic potential and the recent growth in various economic sectors is an indication that the town is growing exponentially.

“We welcome the presence of FNB Tanzania and look forward to assisting you to establish the FNB brand here and also beyond our region,” said the regional commissioner.

He said Mwanza has not only generated significant wealth and enterprise, but also contributed immensely to the economic growth of Tanzania.

“This city has a rich history that resonates well with FNB’s own values and devotion to the cause of growth and prosperity. We hope you will play a key role in the development of Mwanza’s financial sector through your innovative banking solutions and expertise,” Mongella said.

Located at Rock City Mall, the Mwanza branch come with a distinctive package of digital banking and services aimed at delivering banking services tailored for the diverse needs of consumers and businesses communities in the areas.

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