BY RITA OBODOECHINA

Sterling Bank has  reiterated its resolve to continue to invest  in human development and wealth creation so as to empower the Nigerian entrepreneurs for the growth of the economy.

Speaking at the end of the Fate Foundation Series sponsored by the bank, Mr. Shina Atilola, Group Head, Corporate Development of the bank also assured that the bank will continue to empower the Nigerian entrepreneurs to achieve their desired goals.

His words: “it is the Bank’s desire to see every Nigerian youth gainfully employed and be able to make a living without looking for jobs but start their own business.

Therefore, our partnership with Fate Foundation on these lecture series is to ensure that our future entrepreneurs are well empowered and position to fully understand the Nigerian business environment and how to attract the right credit”

Mr. Atilola explained further that the partnership with FATE Foundation serves as a platform to promote entrepreneurship and increase the level of SME awareness and participation across board. “It further reiterates the Bank’s commitment to continuous Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative to further promote education in the Country”, he added.

He maintained that the continuous demonstration of relentless patriotism of the bank has continued to stand it out among its peers as one that is genuinely committed to the overall development of nation in general.

Sterling Bank Plc, originally incorporated in 1960 as Nigeria Acceptances Limited, was licensed as Nigerians first Merchant Bank in 1969. It has since continued to act in line with its mission to “deliver solutions  that enhance stakeholder’s value”.