Priscilla Akpanettot
The Chairman, Board of Directors of Ritman Group of Companies, Sen. Emmanuel Ibokessien has received the Ibom Mortgage Bank’s Outstanding Customer Support/Loyalty Award, alongside others, for being supportive and loyal to the Bank for 30 years.
The Award was presented by the Bank’s MD/CEO, Pst Ime Okon on Friday, December 26, 2025 at the Bank’s Dinner/Awards Night held at Watbridge Hotel, Uyo; as part of events marking its 30th Anniversary celebration.
Presenting the Award, the MD/CEO applauded Sen. Ibokessien for being truthful to the bargain struck with him to clean up the long-standing debt he owed the former Akwa Savings and Loans Investment Limited, and for continuing with them as a loyal customer after paying back the loan.
“He didn’t just clean it up but he is one of our best customers today”, the MD/CEO remarked.
Receiving the Award, Sen. Ibokessien also commended Pst. Ime Okon for the role he played in the repayment of the long-standing loan.
“I decided to work with him because I saw that he is a good man. And having fully paid back the loan I got; I’ve met him for more loans and he has been giving, and I have been paying back” he announced with glee.
Others in Sen. Ibokessien’s Award category were: Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation (AKICORP), Chemoplus Resources Nigeria Limited, Mrs. Aniefiok Veronica Akpan, Ouvic Resources & Confectionary Enterprise, Ibom Paints Limited, Basse Engineering & Mitchel Company, Mr. Daniel Eduouk, Prince Eddy Investment Limited and Enets Technologies.
Earlier in his remarks, Pst Okon appreciated Governor Umo Eno for the support and encouragement given them to ensure the functionality of the Ibom Mortgage Bank, while expressing optimism that the bank will attract fast acceptability in the State.
He also commended the board, management and staff of the bank for their tireless efforts and commitment to service which according to him has raised the standard of the bank to an enviable height.
He enumerated the achievements of the bank to include, revitalisation of the bank, 300% profit, employment of over 1000 indigenes, remodeling of delivery processes, fully digitalization of the operation of the bank.
Others are, improved staff welfare scheme, robust E-Channels infrastructure) platforms, customize mobile App, PoS, ATM cards, internet banking, PayDirect.
Okon further disclosed that the bank under his watch rendered what he termed as top -class professional services to their customers and appreciated customers and stakeholders in the banking industry for their support and the trust reposed on them.
“As we mark 30 years today, we take pride in our journey and look forward to more feats.
We celebrate 30 years of unwavering commitment to excellence, 30 years of building affordable homes; 30 years of building career, 30 years of resilience in mortgaging and 30 years of supporting the State, while restating our vision to remain one of Nigeria’s leading Mortgage Bank”, he stated.
At the leadership category, the Chairman, Akwa Ibom Internal Revenue Service (AKIRS), Sir Okon Okon received the transformational leadership award; the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Nsikan Linus Nkan got the award of a decade of sacrificial service while the MD/CEO got the pillar of support and transformational leadership award.
The event which was attended by the Chairman, Board of Directors of the Bank, Mr. Peter Udo and former MDs/CEOs of the Bank, featured the cutting of the 30th Anniversary cake and a musical presentation by Progress Effiong, a gospel artiste.
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