Access Bank Eyes Tanzania: Nigerian Bank Buys Tanzania’s BancABC, Expanding Its Footprint in East Africa

Access Bank Plc, has declared the successful completion of its acquisition of African Banking Corporation (Tanzania) Limited “BancABC Tanzania” in line with its strategic expansion goals.
This turning point takes after the Bank’s beginning declaration in July 2023 and marks however another step in its travel to become the world’s most respected African Bank.

In a statement, Access Bank said, “With the successful procurement of BancABC Tanzania by the Bank, BancABC operations will presently be merged with the consumer, private, and business banking operations of Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania at completion to create a new, entity to be known as Access Bank Tanzania.
Roosevelt Ogbonna, Access Bank’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, commented on the transaction, saying, “This strategic move represents a notable step towards setting a railroad in Tanzania for intra-African trade within the East African region, Africa, and the rest of the world. It underscores our commitment to creating a robust East African banking network, driving positive change and innovation.

“We are excited about the opportunities this acquisition presents for our operations in Tanzania and are eager to leverage our combined strengths to deliver exceptional financial solutions and experiences to our customers.”
Commenting on the transaction, John Imani, Managing Director, African Banking Corporation (Tanzania) Limited, said, “The completion of our transaction with Access Bank, not only underscores Access Bank’s strong confidence in our operations and the Tanzanian market but brings new and exciting opportunities for our customers, employees, and stakeholders. The new entity is poised to enhance our service offerings, leveraging Access Bank’s extensive resources and expertise to deliver even greater value to our clients. We look forward to an exciting and prosperous future as part of the Access Bank family, driving economic growth and financial inclusion across Tanzania.”