Oceanic Bank International Plc has begun a series of consumer fairs to be held in different parts of Apapa, Lagos and its environs, to create more awareness about its products and services and conduct direct sales to end users.

A statement from the bank said the consumer fairs will enable its account officers have face-to-face contact with customers so as to be able to offer professional advice on the various products and services that will best meet the banking and financial needs of businesses and individuals in Apapa.

“The bank aims to reach out to customers in their homes ,offices, clubs and recreational spots in various parts of Apapa to provide them with free financial advice to help them make good personal and business finance decisions,” the statement said.

“The consumer fairs would also make it easy for customers to open accounts and subscribe to the various transactional products and services which the Bank provides. These fairs will be bringing convenience and accessibility out of our branches directly to the doors, homes and offices of people throughout Apapa.”

“Our staff will be talking to people about accounts that help them to reduce the cost of doing business, products that help them to prevent fraud on their accounts and cards, products such as internet banking and international debit cards that make it possible for Nigerians particularly international and regional traders, military men, police men and diplomats to access their accounts anywhere in the world and at any time.”

Oceanic Heath will also offer free blood pressure tests and advice at the various locations, while Oceanic Homes will be there to run members of the public through our various home ownership plans.”

“We will also be talking to people about personal and business loans and overdrafts which they can use to move their business forward or increase the quality of their lifestyles e.g. to acquire generators, homes, cars, furniture, paying school fees, restocking, renovating their business premises or schools etc.

Through these fairs, the bank hopes to reach out to Individuals of all income groups, Co-operatives, associations, clubs, petty traders, small and medium sized businesses, Schools, Churches, Children, Youth and various classes of salary earners.

Some of the areas already covered by the fairs are Park Lane and its environs, Oluwole Market, Apapa Boundary Market, Waterside, Apapa Wharf, Apapa Amusement Park, Creek Road, the Polysonic Mall and their environs.

Areas to be covered in the days ahead are Kirikiri and its environs on August 30 as well as The LG Shop on Warehouse road, Apapa G.R.A, Calcutta and Bombay Streets and their environs on August 31st.