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One of the winners recently receiving his cheque
Fidelity Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s foremost financial institutions has rewarded 25 customers with fabulous gifts and cash prizes in the concluding draw of the ‘Get Alert In Millions’ promo held last week in Lagos.
Altogether, 13 lucky individuals won N20 million while 12 individuals smiled home with consolation prizes such as power generating sets and refrigerators. The promo, which kicked off in August 2016 is in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) financial inclusion drive.
Speaking at the final draw ceremony,Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Nnamdi Okonkwo, restated the bank’s unparalleled commitment to reward customers for their loyalty and patronage.
Okonkwo, who was represented by the Regional Bank Head, Apapa, Obaro Odeghe, said the promo, which is specifically geared towards promoting savings culture amongst Nigerians, has been very successful. “It demonstrates our commitment to enrich the lives of our loyal customers,” he explained.
The CEO particularly noted the contributions and feedbacks from the bank’s customers which went a long way in making the campaign a huge success and thanked them for their unalloyed support and patronage.
“At the conclusion of every promo, we try to get feedback from customers. Our customers, honestly, are very excited about our promos, because we keep our promise of monetary and consolation prizes without fail, from start to finish.”
Alex Malomo Shaibu, one of the star prize winners (N3 million) who was contacted via phone call, expressed profound gratitude to the Bank for transforming his life. Other prize winners include Lawal Abimbola Bakare, and Abumere OniSundaywho won N5 million and N2 million respectively. Similarly, Uchi Theresa Sewuese, Mohammed Kabir Abubakar, Olowu Messiah Maduagwu Oni Joy all smiled home with N1 million each.
Since the commencement of the promo, about N105 million and 108 consolation prizes have been given away to customers.
To maintain transparency, the draw was conducted under the close supervision of the Consumer Protection Council, National Lottery Regulatory Commission and representatives of the Lagos State Lotteries Board.