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Wema Bank is not just a major player in banking, it is also a dedicated supporter of startups. Solomon Ayodele, Head of Innovations at Wema Bank, explores the bank’s significant role in the recently concluded GITEX Africa Roadshow. He speaks with IT Edge News, Oluwaseyi Ajadi, on Wema’s initiatives aimed at nurturing growth and collaboration within the entrepreneurial community.
Wema Bank is a staunch supporter of the startup ecosystem. Could you elaborate further on your roles in the Gitex Africa Roadshow?
We signed a partnership agreement with Gitex Africa as a Community Partner. One of first things we did was to help amplify the road show in Nigeria. We exposed over 1000 startups across the country to this initiative. Additionally, we developed a landing page where startups within our ecosystem could apply through us. Moreover, we are proud to announce that we are sponsoring six startups to attend the Gitex Africa in Morocco as part of this partnership. Thus, it’s a community partnership aimed at fostering growth and collaboration
ALAT stands as the foremost digital bank in Africa, continuously advancing through incremental innovation.
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How does Wema Bank’s ALAT subscription compare to other competitors, and what sets it apart from them?
Arguably, ALAT stands as the foremost digital bank in Africa, continuously advancing through incremental innovation. Our primary focus has been on enhancing customer experience by eliminating the need for physical branch visits to conduct transactions. From account opening to fund transfers, the process now takes mere minutes.
We signed a partnership agreement with Gitex Africa as a Community Partner…. We are proud to announce that we are sponsoring six startups to attend the Gitex Africa in Morocco as part of this partnership.
We have consistently refined our offerings, introducing features such as personal finance management tools and innovative saving mechanisms like ‘Save and Spend’, seamlessly integrating saving with spending habits. Furthermore, ALAT provides access to insurance, pension services, and various loan options, transforming into a comprehensive financial services platform catering to every need from inception to beyond.
In line with our commitment to serving diverse clientele, we’ve developed ALAT FOR BUSINESS, a specialized solution tailored for SMEs. This platform simplifies transfer and transaction management, empowering businesses to thrive in today’s dynamic landscape.
Our approach remains customer-centric, continually iterating to deliver tailored solutions that meet evolving needs effectively. At Wema Bank, we’re dedicated to bridging the gap in financial services, ensuring seamless access and convenience for all our customers.
Our approach remains customer-centric, continually iterating to deliver tailored solutions that meet evolving needs effectively.
