FG Launches Consumer Credit Scheme for Workers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the take-off of the Consumer Credit Scheme for workers across the country. 

In a statement by the President’s Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, 
said that in line with Mr President’s directive to expand consumer credit access to Nigerians, the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has launched a portal for Nigerians to express interest in receiving consumer credit.

This initiative, in collaboration with financial institutions and cooperatives nationwide, aims to broaden consumer credit availability. 

According to the statement, working Nigerians interested in receiving consumer credit could visit www.credicorp.ng to express interest. 

The deadline is May 15, 2024.

The scheme would be rolled out in phases, starting with members of the civil service and cascading to members of the public.

The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) achieves its mandate through the following: Strengthening Nigeria’s credit reporting systems, ensuring every economically active citizen has a dependable credit score. This score becomes personal equity they build, facilitating access to consumer credit.

It also offers credit guarantees and wholesale lending to financial institutions dedicated to broadening consumer credit access today and promotes responsible consumer credit as a pathway to an improved quality of life, fostering a cultural shift towards growth and financial responsibility.