It enabled banks to continue to meet the needs of their customers who were struggling with circumstances through no fault of their own. Let me conclude by again commending the important role that community banks have played in providing financial services during these challenging times.
5. In realization of this, the CBN has introduced several innovative financing programmes designed to extend low-cost financing to youth entrepreneurs across the country. These interventions have continued to receive resounding commendations, as they have proven effective in extending credit to youth entrepreneurs across the country.