Sterling Bank Plc and Westgate Computers have entered into strategic partnership with Intel Corporation (Nigeria) aimed at increasing Personal Computer (PC) penetration through the introduction of a new laptop acquisition scheme.
The New PC acquisition scheme is a scale-up on the ‘Create Your Tomorrow’ campaign rolled out by Intel late last year.
The initiative was announced at a media launch held in Lagos. Speaking on the collaboration, Abubakar Suleiman, chief financial officer, Sterling Bank, explained that “At Sterling Bank, we understand the interrelatedness of technology and genuine development in any nation.
This initiative offers everyone, the opportunity of a lifetime by empowering them play active roles in creating their tomorrow with sheer ease and convenience.”
Speaking in the same vein, Olununmi Ekundare, country manager, Intel Corporation, said that “the scheme, being a sequel to last years’ seeks to reinforce Intel’s commitment to being the sponsors of tomorrow and fuelling the potentials of technology in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.”
He added that the scheme will further bring the benefits of technology and to bear on the quality of life and living.
Industry watchers are unanimous in agreeing that the adoption of Technology has gradually become the universal culture around the world and Africa and Nigeria especially should not be left out.
The scheme is targeted at salary earners whose accounts reside with Sterling Bank as well as (NYSC) Corps Members whose monthly allowances are domiciled with Sterling Bank.
According to Group Head Retail Loans, Kikelomo Kuponiyi, the programme will ease the process of owning Intel-powered laptops while relying on a stress-free monthly install mental payment process.
Individuals can therefore purchase quality Intel-powered PC’s for work and play while payment is spread over twelve (12) months.
Sterling Bank Plc is a leading commercial bank in Nigeria and one of the country’s fastest growing banks. Originally incorporated in 1960 as NAL Bank (the country’s first investment banking franchise), it acquired the operations of the erstwhile Equitorial Trust Bank in November 2011 in pursuit of its growth and expansion plans. The bank currently operates out of 165 branches, about 2000 POS and 200 ATMs across the country.
