Omo, make I yarn you wetin ASHA Microfinance Bank don do last week!
Dem finish three days wey dem carry bursary and empowerment scheme waka for Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo States. Na for this gist, dem come show how dem dey try build better community wey go fit last. Na true say dis one na part of dem Corporate Social Responsibility matter. Na wetin dem sabi well-well!
Dem start for Ikotun Market for Lagos, then dem carry the waka go Sango Ota for Ogun, before dem finally land for Ibadan, Oyo State. 100 students wey be children of ASHA bank clients even collect bursary to help their families save small money for school fees. Na better news for parents wey dey stress over school wahala! Dem dey try encourage academic excellence, and na correct investment.
No be only students collect ogbonge help o! 150 clients too collect eco-friendly deep freezers! This one na serious support for traders and small business owners wey dey sell food and other goods. This freezer go help dem preserve wetin dem dey sell well, reduce waste and still dey do am well for di environment. Na win-win!
Madam Funmi Oladoyinbo, wey be MD/CEO of ASHA Microfinance Bank talk say dem believe say true financial inclusion no dey only about money access o. Na wetin dem dey do for education and entrepreneurship wey go help families and businesses grow. Na so dem dey contribute to economic growth for their communities.
One customer from the Shaki branch, Madam Odumayo Demola, even express her appreciation say, “I dey super excited! This freezer na God answer to my prayers! I dey find money to buy one, and this support come at the right time.” You fit see say ASHA dey touch lives for real.
Another long-time customer, Madam Basit Oyetola from Sango Ota, come talk say, “I don dey ASHA customer for 13 years. Na with their support I fit build my house and pay my pikin school fees. The bank don play major role for my growth.” Na real testimony be dis as ASHA dey take care of them clients!
ASHA Microfinance Bank still talk say dem CSR na serious matter wey dem dey take time to plan well. Dem dey try meet real needs wey dey ground, plus build better trust and long relationship with their clients. Na dis kind vibration fit make ASHA no just be any bank, but a proper change agent for community and economy.
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