Intel, First Bank Kick off Consumer Loan Offer

Intel Nigeria, FirstBank, and Slot Limited, have thrown their weight behind an initiative that offers the public the opportunity to purchase personal computers and tablets now and pay later.

The scheme which is open to Employees of Private and Public organizations, Entrepreneurs, and Cooperative associations and unions, provides a wide range of Lenovo, Asus and Samsung products which are paid for over a period of one year.

Speaking on the initiative, Olubunmi Ekundayo, country manager, Intel, said: “The scheme is part of the goal of Intel to make technology more accessible to everyone. We have harmonized plans with all the partners to make customers acquisition of PCs and tablets simpler and easier. We believe that this will go a long way in helping to bridge the digital divide.”

FirstBank, in a statement, said that it is committed to creatively meet customers’ needs, and that this collaboration with Intel and Slot is one of its many initiatives to improve quality of lives and meet the personal and business demands of its customers.

Adim Isiakpona, Country Marketing and PR Manager, Intel, gave more insights into the scheme as he explained that individuals and corporate entities can purchase quality Intel-powered PC’s by walking into any Slot Outlet near them, pick up a Proforma invoice for the device bundle and visit the nearest First Bank branch for onward processing.

Isiakpona further explained that as an added bonus, customers will be entitled to a free Etisalat Internet dongle plus 200MB data card and genuine Microsoft Office on laptops and 200MB data card on the device purchased.  All devices will also have access to Intel Explore and Learn Marketplace with free Educational and learning content for all customers to enjoy.

You will recall that as part of efforts to increase customers acquisition, Intel had started a PC acquisition scheme called ‘Create your tomorrow’ in 2012, and has partnered with other financial institutions in the past to make acquisition simplier.

The consumer loan scheme with FirstBank and Slot will ease the process of owning Intel powered PCs and Tablets, while relying on a stress-free monthly installmental payment process.