Real-world scenarios such as financial institutions distribution and location in an area can be spatially modeled
using location-based technologies. The process entails point positioning for determination of bank locations and
data modeling to enable banks selection and monitoring. This is to provide adequate account for the business
landscape of the area. It also monitors performances and enhances well informed decisions for strategic planning.
This study involved acquisition and digitizing of existing maps, points picking of financial institutions within the
study area using GPS and demonstrating, through various analyses, the capabilities of GIS in management of
financial institutions spatial distribution. In the approach, primary and secondary data of the area were acquired.
The acquired data were processed and modeled using ArcGIS 9.2. The analytical tools of ArcGIS 9.2 package were
used to analyze and the thematic map of the study area showing the distribution of banks. The main product
generated is the digital map of Awka, on which further analysis was based. It was recommended that digital map
of the study area be made available to form the basis of future decisions for efficient business and social
development.