Advans La Fayette Microfinance Bank has been honoured with the prestigious title of “Microfinance Bank of the Decade” at the recently concluded Edge Awards held at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.
The Edge Awards, renowned for celebrating excellence and innovation across Nigeria’s business landscape, recognized Advans Nigeria for its decade-long commitment to delivering customer-focused financial services and driving financial inclusion nationwide.
Speaking on the recognition, Elvis Kwabena Oheneba, Acting Managing Director/CEO of Advans La Fayette Microfinance Bank, said: “We are immensely proud to receive this award, which reflects our ongoing commitment to pioneering financial solutions and putting our customers at the heart of everything we do. This recognition is dedicated to our loyal customers and our dedicated staff who have made our journey possible. We also thank Marketing Edge for acknowledging our efforts to deepen financial inclusion in Nigeria over the past decade.”
Echoing this sentiment, Kayode Abraham, Head of Marketing and Communications at Advans La Fayette Microfinance Bank, added: “The ‘Microfinance Bank of the Decade’ award underscores our innovative approach to microfinancing, leveraging digital technology and forward-thinking strategies to meet the evolving needs of our diverse client base. This achievement reaffirms our dedication to providing exceptional customer experiences while strengthening financial access for underserved communities.”
Advans Nigeria provides a wide range of financial services including savings, current and fixed deposit accounts, loans, insurance, mobile and agency banking, USSD, and debit cards. Through the adoption of digital innovation and strategic partnerships, the bank continues to enhance its service delivery and empower individuals, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises across Nigeria.
As part of the Advans Group, which operates in six African countries, Advans Nigeria contributes to serving over one million clients with the support of more than 7,000 employees globally. The group’s mission is to expand access to formal financial services for underserved and unbanked populations while fostering inclusive economic growth.
