Taking into consideration the importance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to the economy, Heritage Bank Plc has not relented in its efforts to structure financial inclusivity initiatives in empowering over 2000 female entrepreneurs towards economic enablement and self-realization.
This move is in line with the people-oriented policies of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Heritage Bank is partnering with a Non-Governmental Organization, Prime Women Builders Foundation of Nigeria (PWOBFON) in providing skills training to the female entrepreneurs.
At the graduation ceremony/ certificate award ceremony held at Ikeja Local Government headquarters over the weekend, Ifie Sekibo, managing director/CEO of Heritage Bank said the bank is keen in cultivating real partnerships with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Sekibo, who was represented by head, brand management and sustainability Ozena Uturu explained that the lender is interested in initiatives that encourage people to start their own businesses and gradually grow them into conglomerates.
According to him, the partnership with PWOBFON is vital in many ways particularly in the area of job creation, economic empowerment and financial inclusion.
“apart from skills training, the women have been told the importance of record keeping in business, savings culture and the benefits of having bank accounts as a gateway to accessing other financial services,” he said.
He said Heritage Bank has been a leading Nigerian bank with an excellent service culture hinged on working with each customer to create a name, wealth and heritage.
Also speaking, Kemi Olofinkua, president/convener Prime women Builders Foundation of Nigeria, applauded the bank for its support, and urged other corporate organizations to take a cue from the lender in supporting grassroots women empowerment.
