Banking

N786.9m debt: UBA takes over Ogiemwonyi’s properties

A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an order directing United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. to take over two properties located in Benin City, Edo State, belonging to Godwin Ogiemwonyi (trading under the names of Ogiemwonyi Godwin Nigeria Enterprises & Festus Martins Nigeria Enterprises) over unpaid debts amounting to N786,957,024.03.

The court made the order, while delivering ruling in a suit marked: Suit No. FHC/L/CS/58/23 initiated by the bank and Receiver against Godwin Ogiemwonyi.

The plaintiff, UBA, had approached the court through its lawyer, Temilolu Adamolekun, over the failure of the defendant to pay its debts despite numerous pleas, hence the resort to recover the said amount through the courts.

The properties, which have been taken over by the bank, are a residential building and warehouse, all located in Benin, Edo State.

UBA advises all indebted customers to pay their debts, as the bank will explore every available legal means to protect her depositors funds.

Commenting on the judgement, the bank’s lawyer, Temilolu Ademolokun reiterated the commitment of the bank to collect every single kobo owed by debtors to UBA.

“If you owe UBA, you must pay,” he said.

The Star

Editor

Recent Posts

“I no dey that group” — Davido clears air on ‘City Boys’ movement

Afrobeats star Davido has addressed public criticism surrounding his recent comments on insecurity and injustice…

4 minutes ago

NTCA raises the alarm as 20% of Nigerian teens experiment with tobacco

The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) has expressed concern over the growing rate of tobacco…

44 minutes ago

Oyo abduction: Makinde meets victims’ families, reassures safe rescue

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has met with the relatives of the people abducted from…

1 hour ago

Lagos govt intensifies surveillance at airport amid Ebola outbreak

The Lagos State Government has advocated measures that would reduce interaction between passengers arriving from…

1 hour ago

NDLEA seizes ammunition in Kaduna, nabs suspects in drug operations

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted 380 rounds of military-grade ammunition…

2 hours ago

Cleric to pilgrims: Keep praying after Hajj

Kaduna State pilgrims have been urged to intensify prayers and acts of worship following the…

2 hours ago

This website uses cookies.