In keeping with its tradition of engagement and supporting economic discourse, First Bank of Nigeria will deploy cutting-edge technology to drive its products and services at the 36th edition of Kaduna Trade Fair.
During the 10-day fair, the bank’s broad clientele and prospective ones will benefit from its financial advisory services, on-line-real-time banking, internet banking, Automated Teller Machine (ATM), cards products, consumer finance products and Western Union/Money Gram services. Over the years, the bank has broadened its product and services offerings to include agricultural finance, bills discounting, equipment leasing and mortgage finance.
The trade fair, which commenced from April 24, will run through to May 3, 2015, will have participants from Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, India, Egypt, Chad and Niger Republic.
This year’s edition titled: “Promoting Domestic Production for National Sustainable Economic Development” is expected to be formally declared opened on Saturday April 25, 2015 by 10am at the trade fair ground.
Over the years, the fair has attracted both local and foreign exhibitors and has continued to provide avenue for various trade groups and professionals to present new products and ideas as well as tap into business opportunities that exist in the country.
According to Bisi Onasanya, GMD/CEO of FirstBank, “the bank remains committed to promoting trade and development in the nation and would continue to promote the industrialisation of the Nigerian economy and the global economy at large.”
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings plc, is Nigeria’s leading financial services institution by total assets and gross earnings and one of the largest corporate and retail banking financial institutions in sub-Saharan Africa (excluding South Africa). Since its establishment in 1894, the bank has consistently built relationships with customers focusing on fundamentals of good corporate governance, strong liquidity, risk management and strong capitalisation.
