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Monday, February 12, 2019/02:10pm/Firstbank
First Bank of
Nigeria Limited, last Thursday signed a partnership with the Azuri Technologies
to provide solar energy solution for the low-income areas.
The Deputy
Managing Director of the Bank, Mr. Gbenga Shobo, said in Lagos that the
partnership was aimed at proffering solutions to one of the major challenges
facing the country today.
Shobo,
represented by Tunde Owolabi, the Bank’s Group Executive, Retail Banking Group,
Lagos & West, said that the focus is delivering power to millions of
Nigerians; while at the same time enabling access to financial services in
rural and low-income areas.
According to
him, financial inclusion is a priority to FirstBank. “This is why we are
excited about this partnership; because our customers will be able to access a
wide range of services that address the real problem of access to power.
”This partnership
with Azuri Technologies is one out of several of FirstBank’s partnerships. We
have a track record of partnering with individuals and institutions to help
meet the needs of our customers (children, women, youth, SMEs) and promote
sustainable development in our host communities. Our partnerships cut across
the Arts, Sports, Education, Health, among others; FirstBank has been at the
forefront in ensuring ease of banking and convenience for its customers.
”Our Agent
Banking Network (Firstmonie Agent) and digital banking offerings like Chat
Banking on Whatsapp, FirstMobile app, Firstonline, and USSD banking, are some
of the channels we have put in place to make this happen. We are therefore,
very excited about the FirstBank-Azuri partnership and the positive boost it
aims to bring to the nation’s economy through inclusive services.”
”Indeed, this
is part of FirstBank’s 125 year-long passion for partnerships that are woven
into the fabric of society,” he said.
Also, Mr Simon
Bransfield-Garth, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Azuri Technologies,
said that the company “is a leader in pay-as-you-go solar technology”.
Bransfield-Garth
said: “Azuri brings affordable, modern consumer goods and services to the
millions in sub-Saharan Africa without access to conventional power.
”Of the one
billion people who lack access to electricity around the world, over 600
million live in sub-Saharan Africa. Pay-as-you-go solar power is connecting
off-grid households to the modern digital world. From home lighting to
satellite TV, Azuri-designed solutions deliver world class performance at an
affordable price for customers who live away from mains power.”
”Azuri’s vision
is to create a level playing field where all consumers can access and benefit
from the digital economy, wherever they live” he concluded.
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