The Central Bank of Nigeria in collaboration with the Rural Finance institution Building Programme (RUFIN) will be convening a meeting of the Officials of the Zonal Associations of unlicensed Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) from the six geo-political zones of Nigeria.

 

The objective of the meeting is to formally launch the National Apex Association of the MFIs and elect its officials. The Association will create a platform for stakeholders’ support to enable members expand financial services to the economically active poor, particularly in the rural areas.

 

The launching will hold as follows:

 

Date: Thursday, 28th October, 2010

 

Time: 10 am

 

Venue: Main Auditorium, Central Bank of Nigeria, Abuja

 

Development Finance Department,

Central Bank Of Nigeria,

Abuja.

 

20th October, 2010

 

Source: CBN