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The Alternative Bank (AltBank), leading Nigerian non-interest bank, has announced a dedicated Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) support package at the 46th Kano International Trade Fair (KITF); offering free payment solutions, zero cost digital on-boarding and targeted advisory support to traders and entrepreneurs across Northern Nigeria.
The Executive Director (North), at The Alternative Bank, Garba Mohammed, who spoke at the fair said the intervention reinforces the bank’s commitment to using sustainability-centred non-interest finance to unlock growth for businesses and strengthen regional commerce. In a statement issued on Friday, the Executive Director acknowledged Kano as widely recognised as one of Nigeria’s commercial nerve centres of Northern Nigeria, which has continued to serve as a hub for resilience, trade and innovation.
He said AltBank is participating in this year’s fair with a clear goal to help Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) access the tools, capital and advisory they need to move from survival to sustainable expansion.
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Mohammed described the Bank’s role as one that goes beyond conventional lending saying: “At The Alternative Bank, we see ourselves as a catalyst for shared prosperity. Hence, we will continue to seek out partnerships that drive growth, uplift individuals, strengthen communities, and unlock the potential of businesses.”
Mohammed, who was represented by The Alternative Bank’s Regional Business Executive (North West 2), Aliyu Wada-Nas, further highlighted the central role of MSMEs in Nigeria’s economic future and called for closer collaboration among stakeholders.
“The nations that lead tomorrow are those that empower their small businesses today. Government, financial institutions, development partners and SMEs can work together to unlock a new era of sustainable and inclusive growth for Kano, for Northern Nigeria and for our country,” he said
