“Optimus Bank is built to offer optimum banking experiences”
By Seun Johnson
The ever-growing Nigerian banking space has again gained a new entrant with the launch of Optimus Bank. Newly licensed, the tech savvy financial institution is primarily established to further strengthen the banking industry by leveraging digital technology and customer-centric approach to render quality services that will meet the aspiration of its customers.
Officially launched on Wednesday at its head office, Victoria Island, Lagos, Optimus Bank is poised to redefine financial landscape and revolutionize banking experience while fostering financial growth. According to the brand owners, it is built with a bold ambition to offer optimum banking experiences to customers across the globe.
Optimus Bank commenced its operation precisely on January 16, 2023 shortly after securing a National Commercial Banking license from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Barely seven months of making its remarkable presence on the Nigerian banking scene, the bank has swiftly outpaced its contemporaries in the financial sector.
While the bank has maintained a robust online presence where customers can access its services 24/7, it is also standing on a tripod of three physical offices in Lagos with aggressive efforts to have offices in all major cities across the country.
With a financial services platform that recognizes the core need for customers’ base, Optimus Bank has built intuitive products that showcase simple features and practical solutions. Within a space of two minutes, customers can conveniently open an account and carry out their transactions through its range of digital channels without necessarily having to visit any of its branches.
Giving his opening remarks during the official launch, Optimus Bank Chairman, Oghogho Akpota disclosed that the brand has the core responsibility to empower individuals, build the preferred platform that delivers value through sustainable and scalable solutions for people’s businesses. Akpota hinted that the bank is built on the foundation of trust, reliability and credibility that businesses look for in financial services.
Also in his speech entitled: A journey of innovation: The Optimus Bank story, the Bank Managing Director, Ademola Odeyemi stated that Optimus Bank is leveraging digital technologies to revolutionize financial institution in Nigeria, saying the bank was borne out of collective dedication, relentless pursuit of excellence and a strong commitment to serve customers’ needs.
“Today, I am incredibly proud to share that Optimus Bank is on the right path to achieve its mission. We have carefully crafted a comprehensive suite of financial products and services that cater to the diverse needs of individuals, businesses, and entrepreneurs alike. Whether it’s seamless digital banking, personalized financial advice, or custom-tailored investment solutions, Optimus Bank is here to deliver the very best.
“Our journey has not been without challenges. We have encountered obstacles and hurdles that tested our resilience and resolve. But with the unwavering support of all our dedicated stakeholders and the trust and faith of our customers, we have surmounted these obstacles and made considerable progress on the path to success,” Adeyemi said.
On his part, Alhaji Siraj Abdullahi, the Independent Non-Executive Director of Optimus Bank, noted that the Bank has from inception aspired to be more than just a financial institution, but envisioned itself as a force for positive change in the community and a catalyst for nurturing and empowering talent. He highlighted two key pillars of Optimus Bank vision which include Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Initiatives and Talent Management.
In the same vein, Dr. Olusola Olasehinde, Independent, a Non-Executive Director, Optimus Bank, spoke extensively about the constitution of the board members and the task to ensure a smooth runnings of the business. According to him, the day-to-day runnings of the management of the bank has been delegated to the Managing Director, who heads the management team.
While responding to questions from curious journalists who witnessed the official launch, the managing Director, Ademola Odeyemi identified the bank’s obsession for customers services, listening to feedback, and taking up customers’ complaints as what distinguishe it from the regular commercial banks.
He also posited that the bank is poised to give customers the best value for their money, paying cash and assisting them to get a loan. The MD is confident that, very soon, the bank will have a good story to tell.
Speaking on the choice of the name, Optimus Bank, Mr. Adewale stressed that Optimus means the peak and the best. He believes that there are constraints in the financial services sector and the ability to bring out the best in the constraints and optimize opportunity is what makes Optimus Bank.
Also speaking on how the bank intends to leverage digital technology to drive its services and capture the younger generation who are IT savvy, Yewande Ige, Optimus Bank Executive Director, stated that the bank has invested heavily in tech. She disclosed that the app is there to be downloaded and within two minutes, account can be opened without getting to the banking hall.
“This is what the company is bringing to the market and that is what appeals to the younger generation,” she said.
Officially unveiling the bank, the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, highlighted some of the potentials inherent in the bank that are capable of driving economic growth and stability in the state and in Nigeria at large. The governor explained that Optimus Bank will not only play a crucial role in the banking sector and the established organizations, but also in start-ups and SMEs.
“They are set to lift the people out of poverty. With the launch of Optimus Bank, optimum banking experiences and building banking infrastructure that meet global business and personal needs are now assured,” he said.
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