We are thrilled to announce the recent official launch of Accion Staff Creche in line with our commitment to inclusivity in the work place. The staff creche offers quality child care and a safe and protected space in order to support our Accion Mums. Indeed, there is an obvious need to create a warm and comfortable environment for staff [including nursing mothers]. Here's to many more Accion MfB babies!
Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account.â??- Anne Wilson Schaefer. We recently launched a sickbay at our Head Office with qualified medical personnel to give first hand treatment to staff. Ensuring our staff works in a safe and healthy space is one of our topmost priorities. Health is wealth!
Customer service week was indeed memorable. Management Staff also participated in celebrating customer service week by engaging with the bankâ??s customers directly. To wrap it up, the duty of service was also represented as Management staff served staff members with food and drinks, initiated Karaoke game, and one or two were disk jokey for a day. We are always excited to celebrate our customers and provide exceptional service delivery which would never be possible without our amazing team. Happy Customer Service Week!
We had a splendid time hosting our Accion Stars at the head office They had fun learning about the bank and how their parents contribute to its success. There were movies, games and lots more! It was such an incredible time
The 5th Annual financial inclusion seminar was a success. We had guest speakers discuss the importance of using big data to improve customer experience. Attendees from other financial institutions were present at the event. Media coverage was carried out by BellaNaija. Looking forward to 2023!
The MD/CEO Taiwo Joda was present at the DTXForum where he joined Sasidhar Thumulluri of Sub-k Impact Solutions Ltd, Edgardo Perez of Fundacion Genesis Empresarial and moderator Victoria White of Accion to share how efficient digitalization has been to the bank.
The National financial inclusion steering committee headed by the central bank of Nigeria (CBN) hosted nigeriaâ??s maiden international financial inclusion conference (IFICâ??22) this week. Accion MfB team was in attendance and engaged the miniter of information, Lai Mohammed CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, and Minster of FCT, Alhaji Mohammed Musa bello CON at the ongoing international Financial Inclusion conference in Abuja.
Thrilled to announce we emerged â??Most Supportive Microfinance Awardâ?? at the Annual Banking & Finance conference! Our vice chairman Dr Segun Aina also graced this event and the award received by our MD/CEO, Taiwo Joda. Proud to share this milestone and also appreciate our esteem customers and stakeholders for the consent support!
We are live at the CBN Financial Inclusion Week (Bola Ige International Market) Egbeda Local Government Ibadan, Oyo State.
15 years in the Microfinance sector is no small feat! A decade and an additional 5 years of impacting our customerâ??s businesses and transforming lives. This journey would not have been possible without the leadership and guidance of our Board and Management staff, the consistency and dedication of our staff, and the loyalty of our highly valued customers. Hereâ??s to the next 15!
The Chief Investment Officer at Accion, and Chairman of the Board of Accion Microfinance Bank in Nigeria, Mr. John Fischer, in this interview speaks about how financial institutions can aide growth post-covid, plans of his organisation and other pertinent industry issues. Nume Ekeghe presents the excerpts
What is Accion's most noteworthy strategic goals in supporting businesses globally?
While the end of the COVID-19 pandemic is in sight for some people in wealthier countries, many communities around the world
are currently facing the worst of the crisis.
Digital financial services have a critical role to play in fostering an inclusive recovery â?? helping small businesses stay open,
community pharmacies remain stocked, and families access safe places to save and borrow money. Accion is working to ensure that
low-income families and small businesses who are most affected by the crisis have access to the financial tools they need to survive,
begin to recover, and establish their financial resilience for the future.
Where are the potential areas of growth/opportunity in the Nigerian economy and how is Accion international
supporting Accion MFB and businesses to harness these opportunities?
The pandemic has dramatically accelerated the shift to digital around the world. A recent report from GSMA revealed, for example, that mobile
money accounts globally grew by 13 percent in 2020, to reach a total of more than
1.2 billion. As more businesses and transactions move online, this opens doors to security and growth for those who have long relied on cash
and in-person transactions to conduct business and manage daily life. Accion is ramping up efforts to help our partners leverage new digital
technologies to support vulnerable families and small businesses and help them build financial resilience. Through our investments, advisory services, research, and a first-of-its kind partnership with Mastercard, we are helping microfinance institutions (MFIs) like Accion Microfinance Bank leverage digital technologies to reach more clients and serve their clients more effectively.
The Woman and Half is a platform that gives women from all walks of life an occasion to network and connect with other professional. Accion MfB is a proud collaborator for this annual event targeted at supporting and empowering women.
Accion Microfinance Bank Limited held her 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the 2020 financial year on Thursday, 10th June, 2021.
In keeping with the new normal, it was the second consecutive year that the AGM was teleconferenced from the boardroom of the company's head office at 322A, Ikorodu Road, Anthony, Lagos State.
The meeting presented an opportunity to review how the bank supported its customers and other stakeholders to navigate the economic challenges brought about by the global pandemic in 2020.
As part of our core value to support the next generation, Accion MfB introduced the MD of the Day, where the bank provides
an exclusive opportunity for a youngster to serve as MD/CEO for a day.
The campaign was launched to commemorate Children's Day 2021 and in the first edition, 9-year-old Yusuf Hammed in his capacity
as young CEO, presided over a management meeting and sharing his agenda for the bank. He was also given a guided-tour of the different units in the bank where he learnt about the different operations.
Accion MfB in collaboration with Nigerian Microfinance Platform and other stakeholders called for stronger collaboration among microfinance
banks (MFBs) to promote the growth of micro-insurance as a tool for deepening financial inclusion.
Making this call in Lagos at the 6th annual symposium of the Nigerian Microfinance Platform (NMP) organized by the Microfinance Learning and
Development Centre (MLDC) on 'Expanding The Frontiers of Financial Inclusion: The Micro-Insurance Option', the experts noted that MFBs are
instrumental to the expansion of micro-insurance services among the populace
In partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, and the Lagos Sate Council of Trade and Artisans, we empowered and provided financial support to members of the trade association.
The environment is our responsibility to keep. We embarked on a regional market clean up in states where we are operate in Nigeria in celebration of the year 2020: world environmental day. It was an amazing time, connecting with customers while helping to clean up. We do not only care about our customer's finances, we also care about their health and welfare
Accion MfB in collaboration with Nigerian Microfinance Platform and other stakeholders called for stronger collaboration among microfinance
banks (MFBs) to promote the growth of micro-insurance as a tool for deepening financial inclusion.
Making this call in Lagos at the 6th annual symposium of the Nigerian Microfinance Platform (NMP) organized by the Microfinance Learning and
Development Centre (MLDC) on 'Expanding The Frontiers of Financial Inclusion: The Micro-Insurance Option', the experts noted that MFBs are
instrumental to the expansion of micro-insurance services among the populace
Accion Microfinance Bank in collaboration with the National Association of Microfinance Banks - Lagos State Chapter (NAMBLag) organized a 1 day Capacity Building seminar for MDs/CEOs and deputies of Microfinance Banks in Lagos state themed: Effective Risk Management and Succession Planning for Microfinance Banks in Lagos State.
Accion MfB hosted over 500 delegates to her 3rd annual Financial Inclusion Seminar at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on December 11th, 2019. Theme: Re-Emerging Microfinance Banks: The Digital Reality.
Accion Microfinance Bank hosted some of our widowed customers to a luncheon, in the celebration of the International Women's Day 2019. A one year medical insurance cover worth One Million Naira was given to each of the customers.
Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) has announced the theme and agenda for this year's Financial Inclusion Conference (FIC 2018) which will hold in Lagos on the 6th of November, 2018 at the Eko Hotel and Suites from 8.30am.
Official Launch of Asaba Branch held on 6th September 2018. Gracing the occasion was the governor of Delta state who was ably represented by the commissioner of Finance Mr. David Edevwe. Also in attendance was the Chief Anthony Nwosa representing the Asagba of Asaba.
The 2018 Annual General Meeting held at Radisson Hotel, Ikeja on May 23rd, 2019. At the event, the 2018 annual report was unveiled. We have leveraged on technology initiatives to deliver super-impressive results in 2018, also introduced was the newly innovated QR scan card to access the e-copy of the annual report.
Accion Microfinance Bank during her 2018 annual customer forum for Lagos and Ogun state, appreciated some of her persons living with disability for their zeal to use our loan to transform their lives and do business despite thier challenges. This underscores our resolve to create positive impact and provide a brighter future by simplifying access to finance to the deserving, but undeserved communities nationwide.
The 2018 Annual General Meeting held at Radisson Hotel, Ikeja on May 23rd, 2019. At the event, the 2018 annual report was unveiled. We have leveraged on technology initiatives to deliver super-impressive results in 2018, also introduced was the newly innovated QR scan card to access the e-copy of the annual report.