Ecobank Nigeria has joined forces with the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation to offer affordable and flexible loans to customers to meet a variety of needs like paying school fees, rent, maintenance costs, medical bills, car purchases, repairs, asset purchases e.t.c.
In a statement on Saturday, the bank declared that the programme was available to civil servants and private-sector employees whose salaries are paid through Ecobank.
“New customers can also benefit upon presentation of an employer undertaking to pay subsequent salaries through Ecobank. Starting this January, the initiative provides flexible repayment options and a streamlined loan application process,” part of the statement read.
CrediCorp, a development finance institution established by the federal government, is focused on enhancing access to consumer credit for Nigeria’s workforce. Under the partnership, CrediCorp will provide funds to Ecobank for on-lending to qualified customers.
The arrangement covers personal loans, as well as asset financing for items like solar systems, home appliances, phones, laptops, etc., and vehicle conversions to compressed natural gas (CNG).
Head of Consumer Banking at Ecobank Nigeria, Adeola Ogunyemi, expressed excitement about the collaboration, emphasising that it would provide salary earners, both in the public and private sectors, with better access to financial products.
She said, “This collaboration is an excellent opportunity to serve our customers, and we believe it will improve the quality of life for many Nigerians. Eligible customers can use the loans to purchase electronics, solar systems, or CNG vehicle conversions, as well as for other essential expenses like school fees, rent, upkeep, medical bills, and car maintenance. We encourage working-class Nigerians to open an account with Ecobank to benefit from this initiative.”
The loans come with affordable interest rates, a two-year term, and a repayment plan that ensures equal monthly installments, including principal and interest, do not change throughout the life of the facility, regardless of the economic situation of the country.
