Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria has opened a new branch in Lagos, located on Isaac John Street, Ikeja.

The opening of the branch, according to a statement by Mr. Diran Olojo, Head, Corporate Affairs, is as a result of the Bank’s strong business growth in Nigeria and its strategic expansion drive in the country.

He said that Lagos presents the Bank with tremendous opportunities in a country which is central to its business footprint in Africa, adding that the strength of the Nigerian market has been reflected in its business growth which has been exponential.

He noted that the branch was declared open by the Group Chairman of Standard Chartered Plc, Sir John Peace with the support of the Chairman of Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, Chief (Dr) Joseph Oladele Sanusi.

Speaking on the occasion, Sir John Peace said, “Lagos is an extremely important State in Nigeria. It has always played a pivotal role in the development of the country and whatever happens in Lagos usually gets replicated positively in other parts of the nation.