ADB Ghana Launches Instant Account Opening Drive to Boost MSME Growth at UCC Abura Market

By Joylinda Laryea / 11 December 2025,

ADB Ghana PLC has rolled out a new instant account opening initiative at the UCC Abura Market, a strategic effort aimed at deepening financial inclusion and strengthening the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) within the bustling trading enclave.

The initiative is being led by the bank’s Coordinator of MSMEs, Mr. Joseph Mensah Abakah, who is championing the move to bring fast, convenient, and accessible banking services directly to traders and small business owners. The market, home to hundreds of enterprising vendors stands to benefit from tailored financial products designed to foster business expansion and long-term stability.

Mr. Abakah, a seasoned Major Account Executive, is working in close collaboration with the bank’s management team under the leadership of Managing Director, Mr. Edward Ato Sarpong. Under his stewardship, ADB Ghana PLC has intensified its focus on customer-centered innovation, with the instant account opening initiative emerging as a key milestone in that drive.

By allowing traders to open bank accounts on the spot, ADB Ghana PLC is lowering barriers to financial access, enabling MSMEs to build credit histories, access loans, and take advantage of digital banking services.Bank officials say the move aligns with the institution’s broader mission to empower small businesses and reinforce Ghana’s economic transformation agenda.

The rollout at UCC Abura Market is expected to reach hundreds of traders, creating new opportunities for business growth and financial security. ADB Ghana PLC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the initiative’s long-term success, promising continued investment in innovative financial solutions that promote prosperity and economic empowerment across the MSME sector.