By Esther Onyegbula

Entourage Integrated Trust Limited has expanded its operations across 29 states of the federation, deepening support for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) as demand for accessible and flexible financing continues to rise nationwide.

The financial institution disclosed this in a statement issued in Lagos, noting that it now supports over 300,000 entrepreneurs, traders and business operators across Nigeria, driven largely by growing SME demand for credit structures tailored to local business realities.

According to the company, the past year recorded a significant increase in engagement from business owners seeking funding models aligned with daily, weekly and seasonal cash flows, rather than rigid repayment structures that often exclude informal and semi-formal enterprises.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Entourage Integrated Trust, Mr. Seyi Asagun, said the company’s growth strategy is anchored on reach and impact rather than scale alone.
“Our focus has never been on size for its own sake. What matters to us is reach, how many businesses we can support, how many livelihoods we can stabilise, and how many entrepreneurs can continue operating with confidence,” Asagun said.

He explained that the institution’s expanding footprint reflects its commitment to bridging the financing gap faced by Nigerian SMEs, particularly those operating in grassroots markets and underserved communities.

Entourage Integrated Trust said it has strengthened its field presence, branch activities and internal systems to ensure timely access to financial solutions for businesses in both urban centres and local markets. Its model combines on-ground relationship management with structured credit processes, enabling it to cater to a wide spectrum of SMEs, market traders and professionals.

The company also reported increased repeat engagement from clients over the past year, a development it described as evidence of sustained value delivery and long-term business support, rather than one-off lending relationships.

Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Philip Nkafuonye, said the expansion was carefully planned to ensure service quality keeps pace with growth.
“As demand has grown, we’ve focused on strengthening our internal capacity, training our teams and improving service delivery across regions. Growth only matters if service quality keeps pace with it,” he said.

Industry observers note that access to finance remains one of the most critical challenges confronting Nigerian SMEs, despite their role as major drivers of employment and economic activity. Entourage Integrated Trust said its approach, built on flexible repayment structures, close customer engagement and ethical lending practices, positions it as part of the solution to the country’s SME financing deficit.
The company said it plans to further consolidate its presence in existing states while extending operations to more underserved business communities, in line with its long-term commitment to inclusive economic growth.

Entourage Integrated Trust Limited is a Nigerian financial institution providing flexible financial services to individuals and SMEs, with operations currently spanning 29 states of the federation.