AFRICUNIA BANK SENSITIZES FARMERS IN ONYANGEDE COMMUNITY IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA ON AGRIC GRANT

Representatives of AFRICUNIA BANK, on invitation by BLOSSOM LIFE FOUNDATION, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria and member of the NGO Community in Nigeria, visited Onyangede community in Benue State on August 15, 2022.

 

The visit became imperative in order to sensitize farmers in the rural community on the ongoing SPARCO BANK/AFRICUNIA BANK AGRIC GRANT.

 

AFRICUNIA TV gathered that more than 500 farmers, both registered members of the Blossom Life Foundation and other members of the community, turned-up for the event which was held at LGEA Primary School, Abakpa in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state.

 

The top-notch bank, which is known worldwide for working with various partners in numerous countries to promote sustainable development with special focus on financial empowerment, farming, healthcare, advancement of children, youth and women amongst other services, was represented by the Executive Secretary, Madeleine Winkler, Communication Manager, Joseph idoni, Marketing Manager, Naomi Jatto, and AFCASH Ambassador, Elyz Peters.

 

The bank’s team and state executives of the foundation paid a visit to the traditional ruler of the community to inform him of their intention on farmers in the community.

 

During the event, speeches were made by both representatives of AFRICUNIA BANK and Blossom Life Foundation. All the farmers expressed their excitement over the agricultural grant and promised to commence registration for it soon.

 

Speaking to newsmen at the event, the National President of Blossom Life Foundation, Comrade Dr Israel Edward, expressed his profound gratitude to AFRICUNIA BANK for coming up with such a huge project aimed at helping farmers in Nigeria and Africa at large.

 

Commenting on the integrity of the bank, Comrade Edward made it clear that he had been able to Google search for the bank and discovered its programmes, modus operandi, and processes which he described as being excellent. He expressed the preparedness of his team to work on the project and make it a very successful one.  

 

It can be regurgitated that in order to galvanize a seamless disbursement of the SPARCO BANK/AFRICUNIA BANK AGRIC GRANT to farmers in every nook and cranny of Nigeria, AFRICUNIA BANK had earlier partnered with four non-governmental organization like: New Dawn Humanitarian Foundation, Ishiba Development And Empowerment Centre NGO, Wealthfield Group International and Ukwuani Bu Anieze Development Initiative Association.