FCMB Millionaire Promo: Customers Hail Bank for its Empowerment Initiative

Leading financial services provider, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited, has continued to receive commendations for consistently initiating and supporting activities designed to empower  the society, particularly its customers. The latest applause came from Mr. Nkemakolam Egwuonwu and Mrs. Philomena Ewohimen, the winners of N5million and N1million, respectively, at the grand finale of the Lagos & South-West Regional draw of the FCMB Millionaire Promo held on August 19, 2015 across the country.

Speaking during the cheques presentation ceremony on Tuesday (August 25, 2015) in Lagos, Mr. Egwuonwu described FCMB as a true partner in progress. According to him, ‘’one of the hallmarks of any responsible corporate organisation is the ability to maximize the wealth of its customers. FCMB has continued to show over the years that it is committed to help customers grow’’, adding that, ‘’I am proud to identify with the Bank’’.  Mr. Egwuonwu further stated that the, ‘’FCMB Millionaire Promo will go a long way to turn around the fortunes of many people. I therefore urge existing and incoming customers to fully participate in it’’.

Also speaking, the winner of the N1million prize, Mrs. Ewohimen, said, ‘’today is one of the happiest moments in my life. FCMB has made me proud. This money will help me a lot to further develop myself’’. She informed that, ‘’since I opened an account with FCMB, I have not had any cause to regret and I believe that I will continue to grow with the Bank, because it has proved that it stands for the progress of the people’’.

In his comment at the ceremony, a Deputy Director of the Consumer Protection Council (CPC), Mr. Joshua Nggada, hailed the Bank for conducting the promo and the draws, which commenced in February this year, ‘’with integrity and transparency’’. According to him, ‘’FCMB followed due process from the beginning of the promo till the emergence of the various winners. We give kudos to the Bank for coming up with this reward scheme and helping to empower Nigerians’’.

The Executive Director, Business Development of FCMB, Mr. Adam Nuru, assured that the Bank will continue to champion and support initiatives that would enable customers fulfill their various aspirations. According to him, ‘’as an inclusive financial service provider, we will continue to scale up the level of our service delivery and empowerment programmes in line with our values as a simple, reliable and helpful financial institution’’.

The FCMB Millionaire Promo is targeted at all segments of the society and for existing as well as potential savings account customers of the Bank. The eligible products/accounts for the promo include FCMB basic savings, kids account, Nairawise, e-savings, premium savings and third party accounts. In all a total of 1,932 winners emerged during the FCMB Millionaire Promo through the three draws conducted in April, June and the grand finale in August.

Mr. Adamu Oseni received N5million for emerging as the star prize winner at the Abuja & North regional draw, just as Dorcas Terfa received N1million. The winner of N5million at the South-East/South-South draw was Mr. Peters Emmanuel while Mr.  Oke Owhubetine smiled home with N1million.

Following this development and the huge success recorded during the cause of the reward scheme, the Bank has announced an extension of the promo till January 2016.

To participate in the FCMB Millionaire Promo draws, all an existing or a new customer of the Bank needs to do is to Save N10,000.00 in any of the eligible savings account of his or her choice for 30 days to qualify for the electronic selection of winners where the star prize of N1million and other fantastic prizes will be won.  Multiple savings of N10,000.00 will increase chances of winning.

To qualify for the grand finale draws in January 2015, where another set of three customers will each receive N5million, existing and new customers are to save N50,000.00 in any of the eligible accounts for 30 days. Multiple saving of N50,000.00 increases winning chances.

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited is a member of FCMB Group Plc, which is one of the leading financial services institutions in Nigeria with subsidiaries that are market leaders in their respective segments. Having successfully transformed to a retail and commercial banking-led group, FCMB expects to continue to distinguish itself by delivering exceptional services, while enhancing the growth and achievement of personal and business aspirations of its customers.