More Winners Emerge In ‘FCMB Millionaire Promo’

First City Monument Bank, FCMB, Limited has continued to put smile on the faces of its customers, just as it has always done before.

On Wednesday, June 17, 2015, a total of 643 customers were rewarded in the second phase of the ongoing ‘FCBM Millionaire Promo’.

The winners emerged at the electronic selection exercise which took place across the 3 regions and 25 zones of the Bank nationwide.

While three customers of the Bank were rewarded with the sum of N1 million each at the regional draws held in Akure (Ondo state); Awka (Anambra state) and Abuja, a total of 640 others smiled home with LED televisions, generating sets, decoders, tablets, smart phones and other consolation prizes at the Zonal draws held in different parts of the country.

At the Lagos/South-West Regional draw, which took place in Akure, Abdulkadiri Olorunjuwon got the reward of N1 million, while at the Abuja/North Regional draw held in Abuja, Isaiah Abari received the same amount, just as Odia Osasumwen won N1 million at the South-East/South-South regional draw that took place at Awka.

The ‘FCMB Millionaire Promo’, which commenced in February and run till July, is targeted at all segments of the society and for existing as well as potential savings account customers. The eligible products/accounts for the promo include FCMB basic savings, kids account, Nairawise, e-savings, premium savings and third party accounts.

Speaking on the promo and how to participate draws, the Senior Vice President/Divisional Head of Retail of FCMB, Olu Akanmu, said that all an existing or new customer of the Bank needs to do is to Save N10,000 in any of the eligible savings account of his or her choice for 30 days to qualify for the electronic selection of winners where the star prize of N1 million and other fantastic prizes will be won. Multiple savings of N10,000 will increase chances of winning.

To qualify for the grand finale draws in August, where three customers will each receive N5 million, existing and new customers are to save N50,000 in any of the eligible accounts for 30 days. Multiple savings of N50,000 increases winning chances.

According to Akanmu, “We are excited to once again reward our customers for their patronage and loyalty.”

He added that, “Our customers are the reason why FCMB exists and as a Bank that is committed to continually satisfy their needs, the Millionaire Promo is to further show appreciation to existing and potentials customers by expanding the reward opportunities that the promo offers them.

“We are happy that the second sets of winners have emerged. We encourage all our customers to partake in this exercise, because it is an avenue for economic empowerment.”

The Divisional Head of Retail added that FCMB was also using the opportunity of the promo and draws to further sensitise customers about the refreshed corporate identity of the Bank and its new thematic campaign tagged, ‘A World of Opportunity’, which were unveiled recently.

The thematic campaign, which is tied to the refreshed corporate identity of the Bank, tells compelling stories of life and business aspirations of diverse Nigerians and how FCMB supports them to bring such dreams and aspirations to reality.

The campaign, which is running on television and radio, tells the story of the very diverse base of the customers that FCMB serves and its values as a simple, reliable and helpful Bank.

Akanmu explained that, “At FCMB, we believe that our future is intertwined with the collective future of our customers. We do not believe that we can succeed if our customers do not. Hence, we will continue to reinforce our position of being an inclusive lender.”

The FCMB Millionaire Promo is a follow-up to the Bank’s 30th Anniversary Promo, which ran between October 2013 and September 2014.

It is aimed at encouraging savings, financial inclusion while also serving as an opportunity to reward customers of the Bank for their loyalty over the years. During the FCMB 30th anniversary promo, a total of 808 customers won prizes such as six Hyundai IX35 Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs), cash and other exciting gifts.

The FCMB promos have brought about increased customer engagement following the simplified ways of participation and the level of transparency.

FCMB Limited is a member of FCMB Group Plc, which is one of the leading financial services institutions in Nigeria with subsidiaries that are market leaders in their respective segments. Having successfully transformed to a retail and commercial banking-led group, FCMB expects to continue to distinguish itself by delivering exceptional services, while enhancing the growth and achievement of personal and business aspirations of its customers.