Investor Presentaiton

FirstBank has played a critical role in empowering Small and Medium Scale Enterprises for sustainable economic development in Nigeria SMEs Businesses FirstBank FirstBank's Contribution Since 1894 " FirstBank through its SME Connect initiative has supported Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Nigeria to help grow their businesses Beyond the financial support, strategic advisory services were also provided, periodic business seminars as well as information that will guide in growing the business for economic development of Nigeria FirstBank is committed to providing the Nigerian SME'S with the support needed for growth FirstBank has tailor-made products targeted at the specific needs of SMEs in Nigeria. These loan products have been designed for financing the activities of Small and Medium. Enterprises (SMEs) under the U-First Scheme The Bank has over 772,500 SMEs in its books and a large percentage have benefited from the different programs targeted at supporting their growth Economic Impact For Government, SMEs, contribute to wealth creation and generate tax revenues SMEs stimulate growth and development within. the Nigerian economy SMEs represent an important source of innovation to both private and government bodies A major source of employment given the structure of most SMEs. SMEs constitute an important source of local supply and service provisions to larger corporations

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