Why Does FCMB Feel Like an Ijebu Bank?

The article could open with something like:

Walk through Ijebu-Ode and ask people to mention banks they strongly associate with Ijebuland, and FCMB will almost certainly enter the conversation.

But why?

 Is it simply because FCMB is a successful Nigerian bank? Or is there something deeper about the relationship between the institution and the people of Ijebuland?

FCMB's connection to Ijebuland is not accidental.

Its founder, the late Otunba Olasubomi Balogun, was a prominent son of Ijebuland and was deeply involved in the preservation and promotion of Ijebu culture. He openly described his relationship with FCMB and Ijebuland as one rooted in patriotism and love for his people.

The bank has also maintained a longstanding relationship with the Ojude Oba Festival. FCMB has supported the festival for more than two decades, making its presence at one of Ijebuland's most important cultural gatherings particularly visible. ([Punch Newspapers][1])

 And this is where an interesting business question begins.

**Do people support businesses that support their community?**

 In Ijebuland, that question deserves serious attention.

When a company consistently appears at the events people care about, speaks to their culture, employs and develops people from the community, supports local initiatives and understands the identity of its customers, it can become more than a service provider.

It can become **part of the community itself.**

There is also another interesting question worth investigating: **how much does local representation inside a business influence customer loyalty?**

Many Ijebus may have their own experiences and opinions about this. Some may believe FCMB's strong local presence is part of its appeal. Others may point to convenience, service, history or simply personal preference.

 Bobagbadun Digital Mall wants to hear from them.

**Is FCMB popular in Ijebuland because it understands Ijebuland?**

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Or is there another reason?

**Tell us what you think.**

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