CandourCrest Financial Services Limited, firm providing finance to small and medium businesses has restated it’s commitment to partnerships to its clients as it celebrates five years anniversary.
Debola Agunbiade, Founder and CEO expressed her gratitude, stating, ‘We specially wish to thank all our clients for their dedication and loyalty to our success. Like we normally say it is not just about business for us, it is about partnership and we pledge this commitment to you once again. Thank you all most sincerely for your loyalty”.
The MD also gave words of encouragement stating “Over the years, I have come to realize that challenges should never discourage us. Instead, they are the most powerful catalysts for growth. I dare say you should ride on them.”
Agunbiade made this comments during the five year anniversary celebration held at the Oriental Hotel in Lekki, Lagos.
The event commemorated five years of excellence and growth in the financial services industry. Over 150 distinguished guests, including board members, pioneer staff, esteemed clients, and shareholders, gathered to honor the company’s remarkable journey and achievements.
The celebration highlighted CandourCrest’s commitment to providing exceptional financial solutions and fostering strong relationships with its stakeholders.
The event featured award presentations to all board members. They are, Ayodele Ifaturoti (Chairman), Kolawole Agunbiade (Director), Philip Abou-Diwan (Director), Mowaninuola Adeniyi (Director), Bamikeye Ajimoko (Director), Oluseyi Olanrewaju (Independent Director), Afamefunne Annie (Director), Adebola Agunbiade (MD/CEO) and key clients, including Mr. Goke Adeniyi MD/CEO of Seaseis Geophysical Limited, Nunu Abou-Diwan MD/CEO Iron Product Industries, First Katalyst Marketing Limited represented by honorable Sunday Awoyomi,and Modupe Ajasin MD/CEO Moday Anny Nigeria Enterprises. Pioneer staff members Olaosebikan Oluwaseun, Sunday Awaro, and Adesola Busari were honored for their dedication and contributions.
In a show of support for small businesses, CandourCrest presented grants to three winners in the SME category. Kofoworola Awoyera (DHARKAGEMPIRE LIMITED Production of food spices) emerged as the top winner, followed by Funmilayo Esther (AYOSIFAM INTEGRATED SERVICE LIMITED Production of flours) in second place and Adegbite Oluwakemisola (KOHEAPPAREL Clothing line) in third.
Since its incorporation, CandourCrest has grown its clientele significantly and consummated transactions exceeding 16 billion Naira. The company is dedicated to providing financial and leasing services anchored on integrity and transparency, with a mission to support economic growth and development.
CandourCrest is committed to giving back to the community, supporting SMEs”, schools, churches, and women’s programs.
The company has been recognized for its innovative services with accolades such as Africa’s Most Innovative Loan and Credit Service Brand Award 2023 and the FCMB SheVentures Women in Business segment recognition
Oluseyi Olanrewaju an independent director of Candourcrest Finance Limited stated thus, “in terms of corporate governance, which is like the bedrock of any organization I would tell you for a fact that Candourcrest is very uptight. Candourcrest has gotten very versatile board members with different backgrounds”.
Olusegun Akanji, MD/CEO Logik Field Limited a long-standing client, praised the company’s efforts, stating, “The effort CandourCrest puts into assisting its clients is remarkable. I have referred several clients to the organization because of their outstanding service.”
In the 5 years of operation, CandourCrest has become one of the foremost CBN-licensed financial institutions to be reckoned with in Nigeria
As CandourCrest looks to the future, it remains committed to its vision of becoming the preferred and most trusted Pan-African financial service partner, with aspirations to expand globally.
