{
  "id": 8056162,
  "title": "Fidelity Bank opens 82nd Branch in New Sebrepor-Afienya, expanding access to banking services",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/fidelity-bank-opens-82nd-branch-in-new-sebrepor-afienya-expanding",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-17T16:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/fidelity-bank-opens-82nd-branch-in-new-sebrepor-afienya-expanding-access-to-banking-services/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fidelity Bank Ghana has opened its 82nd branch in New Sebrepor-Afienya, enhancing access to banking services throughout the nation. This expansion brings the total number of branches to 82 across 14 regions. The new branch, situated along the Afienya highway in the rapidly expanding New Sebrepor–Gbetsile-Afienya corridor, underscores Fidelity Bank's dedication to offering convenient, accessible, and high-quality banking services to Ghanaians, particularly those in emerging commercial and residential areas. During the official inauguration, Godfred Attafuah, Divisional Director of Retail Banking at Fidelity Bank Ghana, explained that the establishment of the branch was motivated by the growth and evolving needs of the communities along the New Sebrepor–Ghatsile-Afienya corridor. He emphasized that residents previously had to travel to Tema to access banking services. Attafuah highlighted that the area has witnessed substantial economic activity driven by traders, small businesses, construction, young entrepreneurs, and families. He reiterated Fidelity Bank's belief that customers should have access to quality banking services irrespective of their location, stating that the bank is \"within reach of Ghanaians—not just in Accra, not just where the numbers are obvious. Everywhere our people are.\" The Afienya Road Branch is the latest addition to Fidelity Bank's expanding national network, which already includes branches in communities such as Jirapa, Tafo-Pamkrono, Tanoso, Bibiani, Sefwi Wiawso, and Goaso. The Bank also boasts the largest agency network, comprising over 8,000 agents nationwide, further extending its reach to provide customers with additional access to essential banking services. Attafuah outlined the bank's guiding principles of being passionate to serve and driven to excellence, assuring customers that they will feel recognized and understood whenever they interact with the Bank. Upon entering the Afienya Road Branch, customers should feel \"known,\" not processed. The Member of Parliament for Kpone-Katamanso, Hon. Joseph Akwetey Tettey, welcomed the Bank's decision to establish a branch in the Kpone-Katamanso constituency, describing it as a positive development for the area's growing population and business community. Tettey noted that Kpone-Katamanso has a population of approximately 417,000 and acknowledged that the Bank's presence would facilitate business and individual financial activities while supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). He encouraged Fidelity Bank to explore flexible financing options to better support smaller businesses within the catchment area. As Fidelity Bank prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary in Ghana, the opening of the Afienya Road Branch signifies the bank's continued investment in communities and its commitment to making banking more accessible as Ghana's economic centers continue to grow.",
  "summary": "Fidelity Bank Ghana has expanded its physical presence across the country with the opening of its Afienya Road Branch, bringing the Bank’s total number of branches to 82 across 14 regions.",
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Fidelity Bank opens 82nd Branch in New Sebrepor-Afienya, expanding access to banking services",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/fidelity-bank-opens-82nd-branch-in-new-sebrepor-afienya-expanding-8058715",
        "published": "2026-09-17T16:10:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}