Sterling Bank, Intel partner on Laptop acquisition scheme

Sterling Bank Plc and Westgate Computers have synchronized plans with Intel Corporation (Nigeria) to increase effortless access to technology and improve the quality of living for its teaming customers and youths in general through the Sterling Bank-Intel new Laptop acquisition scheme.

The New PC acquisition scheme is a scale-up on the ‘Create Your Tomorrow’ campaign rolled out by Intel late last year.

The initiative was announced at a media launch held at the Pearl Garden, Victoria Island, Lagos. Speaking on the collaboration, the Chief Financial Officer, Sterling Bank, Abubakar Suleiman explained that “At Sterling Bank, we understand the interrelatedness of technology and genuine development in any nation. This initiative offers everyone, the opportunity of a lifetime by empowering them play active roles in creating their tomorrow with sheer ease and convenience.”

Country Manager, Intel Corporation, Olubunmi Ekundare, stated that ‘the scheme, being a sequel to last years’ seeks to reinforce Intel’s commitment to being the sponsors of tomorrow and fuelling the potentials of technology in Nigeria and Africa as a whole’. He added that the scheme will further bring the benefits of technology and to bear on the quality of life and living.

Industry watchers are unanimous in agreeing that the adoption of Technology has gradually become the universal culture around the world and Africa and Nigeria especially should not be left out. ‘Intel is therefore throwing its weight behind this initiative because we believe in plugging into a tomorrow that fits the profile which technology supports” further stated.

The scheme is targeted at salary earners whose accounts reside with Sterling Bank as well as (NYSC) Corps Members whose monthly allowances are domiciled with Sterling Bank. According to Group Head Retail Loans, Kikelomo Kuponiyi, the programme will ease the process of owning Intel-powered laptops while relying on a stress-free monthly installmental payment process. Individuals can therefore purchase quality Intel-powered PC’s for work and play while payment is spread over twelve (12) months.