Keystone Bank Reaffirms Commitment To MSMEs, Backs Nigeria’s $1trn Economy Vision

Keystone Bank Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs), pledging to remain a strategic partner to Nigerian businesses through financing, capacity development and digital innovation.

The bank restated its commitment during the 66th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) held in Port Harcourt.

Speaking at the conference themed: “The Gulf of Guinea and the Blue Economy – Pathways to Trade, Investment and Security Towards a $1 Trillion Economy,” the directorate head, South, Keystone Bank, Dr. Eucharia Ken-Agbiriogu, said the bank’s support for MSMEs goes beyond conventional banking services.

She said Keystone Bank has continued to develop tailored solutions for businesses, including GrowBeta for emerging entrepreneurs, GrowBiz for expanding enterprises, and Eco-Cycle, a specialised offering for businesses operating within the green and sustainability ecosystem.

Ken-Agbiriogu noted that the bank also provides flexible financing options covering working capital, asset acquisition and business expansion to enable enterprises to scale sustainably.

“As a bank, we want to help Nigerian enterprises grow, become more competitive and create sustainable value in their communities and the wider economy. We want to be more than a provider of funds; we want to be your trusted partner in growth.

“Access to finance must be complemented by knowledge and capacity development. That is why we have continued to invest in business clinics, financial literacy programmes, and entrepreneurship initiatives.

“Through our ongoing digital transformation investments, we have continued to provide businesses with secure, seamless, and innovative banking solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support sustainable growth,” she said.

She further highlighted the bank’s partnerships with key business and enterprise development organisations, including the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KACCIMA), Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), National Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI), Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria (ASBON), and Kaduna State Enterprise Development Agency (KADEDA).

According to her, the collaborations reflect Keystone Bank’s conviction that sustainable economic development can only be achieved through strong partnerships among financial institutions, business associations, development agencies, policymakers and entrepreneurs.

“As a bank, we will continue to provide innovative financial solutions, digital innovation, advisory services, and strategic partnerships that empower businesses. We remain open for business and ready to partner with entrepreneurs in building stronger enterprises, industries, and a more prosperous Nigeria,” she added.

Ken-Agbiriogu also urged stakeholders to harness the opportunities presented by the Gulf of Guinea and the Blue Economy to boost investment, strengthen trade competitiveness and support Nigeria’s ambition of building a resilient $1 trillion economy.