First Allied Bank has opened its 23rd branch in the Tamale Metropolis. The opening of the branch is to bring services of the bank closer t its increasing clients.

The branch, which is the first in the Northern Region, is expected to offer clients rapid access to business transactions with the bank.

The Chief Operating Officer of the bank, Edward Lamptey, assured prospective customers of a friendly non-intimidating environment

Board Chairman of the bank, Nana Yaw Oduro, said in spite of the large number of banks in the metropolis, credit facilities to customers remain a challenge.

He said the bank is ready to solve those problems adding that it has demonstrated its commitment to the small and micro enterprises sector.

some of the bank's products include; golden susu, group loans susu overdraft, SMS alert and non commission on current account.

As part of its corporate social responsibility, the bank also donated 100,000 Cedis to the Dakpema Educational Trust Fund to assist needy but brilliant students in the area.