First Bank Plc and Lafarge Africa have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to continue providing support to their customers engaged in the distribution of Lafarge cement in the SouthWest region.
This support aims to help these customers not only sustain but also prosper in the face of various challenges impacting businesses.
This commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting known as the “Key Distributors’ Forum” held in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The event was attended by prominent cement distributors representing the six states of the SouthWest region.
As part of the comprehensive financial solutions offered by First Bank, they introduced a loan facility called the “Temporary Over Draft,” a short-term credit option designed to bolster the working capital of distributors.
During the event, Olaitan Martins, the Group Executive of Transaction Banking Division at First Bank Nigeria Plc, emphasized that the forum’s purpose extended beyond supporting distributors; it also aimed to ensure the consistent availability of cement in the Nigerian construction industry.
Martins, represented by Mobolade Ojeahere, Group Head of First Bank, highlighted that the forum provided a platform for distributors to address industry challenges and make informed decisions to enhance their businesses.
Martins expressed, “The objective of this gathering is to foster closer ties among distributors, engage in discussions about the prevailing environmental challenges, and explore collaborative solutions to help them navigate through these obstacles.”
Furthermore, Augustine Sobola, the Customer Relations Manager at Lafarge, affirmed the company’s enduring commitment to support cement distributors, assuring them of continued assistance in sustaining their businesses.
