First Bank Ghana has inaugurated a new branch in Tamale to deepen financial inclusion and stimulate economic growth in the northern part of the country.

Mr. Victor Yaw Asante, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Ghana, said the new branch symbolized not just a banking hall but a long-term investment in partnership, empowerment, and shared prosperity with the people of northern Ghana.

He described Tamale as the commercial hub of the north, linking key agricultural and trade corridors, yet with formal banking penetration below 40 per cent. Establishing a branch there, he said, would help support livelihoods, grow businesses, and power the local economy.

The CEO announced tailored services for the Tamale market, including credit facilities for micro, small, and medium enterprises, farmers, and professionals with flexible repayment terms. He said the bank would also roll out agent and mobile banking channels to underserved communities and offer financial education to guide customers.

Located along the Tamale Teaching Hospital Road, the branch forms part of a hybrid model combining digital platforms, branch services, and community outreach. Mr. Asante assured residents that the bank, a subsidiary of the First Bank Group established in 1894, would extend its legacy of trust and stability to Tamale.

“Our presence here is a commitment to excellence, empowerment, and inclusive growth,” he said, pledging support for schools, partnerships with businesses, and collaboration with traditional authorities.

Mr. Mumuni Abdul Aziz, President of the Mobile Money Banking Association, welcomed the branch, saying it would catalyze business growth and improve security for operators.

Mr. Yakubu Adam, a long-standing customer, commended the bank’s consistent delivery of quality service since he joined in 2013