Daily Trust

Sigma Pensions launches WhatsApp Chatbot

- From Sunday Michael Ogwu, Lagos

Sigma Pensions, as part of its commitment to creating an enhanced customer service has launched an Artificial Intelligen­ce (AI) powered chatbot named ‘Nafi’ on WhatsApp to provide real-time self-service to customers.

Customers can now leverage Nafi’s real-time messaging and response to check account balance as well as make general enquiries on their Retirement Savings Account (RSA) account.

To access the feature, customers can prompt enquiry conversati­ons to +2348053039­999 on WhatsApp.

Speaking on the launch of Nafi, the Executive Director of Operations, Afolabi Folayan said: “Sigma Pensions continues to explore ways to improve our customers’ experience throughout their pension journey and interactio­ns with us.

“With the launch of “Nafi”, customers have the support they require literally on their palms right from the opening of their retirement savings account for enjoying a pleasant retirement life. The ease of use and comfort of the customer has been taken into considerat­ion in developing this App, and it will ensure you have all the relevant informatio­n you need to stay rest assured that your pension is safe and growing.”

On his part, the Chief Technology Officer, Ugonna Onuoha said the chatbot would enable the response to priority customer queries in real-time. Queries such as how to open an RSA with Sigma Pensions, view their RSA PIN and balance, see the unit price for the fund subscribed to, check the current status of benefits applicatio­ns and see the last amount contribute­d.

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from Nigeria