Firm supports 1,500 women, offers financial services, insurance
PalmPay, a financial technology company, has launched a major women empowerment programme in Kano State, targeting 1,500 women with free financial services, literacy training and insurance support. Speaking at the launch, Hauson Olorunfemi, Head of Marketing for PalmPay Nigeria, said the initiative is part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) aimed at bridging financial […]
PalmPay, a financial technology company, has launched a major women empowerment programme in Kano State, targeting 1,500 women with free financial services, literacy training and insurance support.
Speaking at the launch, Hauson Olorunfemi, Head of Marketing for PalmPay Nigeria, said the initiative is part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) aimed at bridging financial gaps and supporting underserved communities especially women.
“We’re here in Kano today to empower 1,500 women with financial literacy, open free bank accounts, issue ATM cards at no cost, and provide one-month free insurance,” Olorunfemi said. “This programme will also reach another 1,500 women in Kaduna, making it 3,000 beneficiaries across both states.”
He noted that PalmPay currently boasts over 5 million users and 1.2 million registered businesses on its platform, offering services such as free and unlimited transfers, savings options, and instant loans.
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“We want women to have access to financial services, healthcare through insurance, and training that can improve their lives. Our message to women in Kano and Kaduna is clear: PalmPay is here for you,” he added.
Beneficiaries at the event expressed gratitude and excitement over the initiative. One of them, Hassane Ibrahim Denteru, praised PalmPay’s reliability, ease of use, and loan accessibility.