In recognition of these exceptional contributions,FCMB was
honoured by the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) at its 2023 Service
Ambassadors Awards in Lagos. The bank received accolades as the “Deposit Money
Bank with the Highest Impact in the DBN Focus States” and “Participating
Financial Institution with the Highest Disbursement to Green Projects.” These
awards underscore FCMB’s commitment to impactful lending, actively driving
economic growth and job creation across Nigeria.
Commenting on the awards, Mrs. Yemisi Edun, the Managing
Director of FCMB, said:
“We are honoured to be recognized as the Deposit Money Bank
with the Highest Impact in the DBN Focus States and the Participating Financial
Institution with the Highest Disbursement to Green Projects. Our partnership
with the Development Bank of Nigeria empowers SMEs to scale up and contribute
significantly to Nigeria’s economic development. These awards affirm our
commitment to meeting the expectations of our customers and the broader
business community.”
FCMB’s target is to train over 1 million SMEs through
Technical Assistance worth €325,000 granted by Proparco (the private-sector arm
of the French Development Agency) and another $275,000 from the African
Development Bank (AfDB). These will facilitate the successful onboarding and
empowerment of SMEs, including women entrepreneurs, under its SheVentures
proposition and those operating in high-impact sectors (agriculture, renewable
energy, digital).
First City Monument Bank is a member of the FCMB Group Plc.
FCMB is committed to fostering inclusive and sustainable growth within its
communities by building a supportive ecosystem rooted in Africa and connecting
people, capital, and markets.
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