Skystone Capital Promises Customers More Access to Financial Services
Skystone Capital and Investment Limited has commenced formal operations in the country following approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN). Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Lagos, the Chief Executive Officer of Skystone Capital and Investment Limited, Mr. Olasukanmi Olabinjo, said: “Skystone Capital will provide increased access to financial services for Nigerians, especially microenterprises and small businesses that need access to socially responsible financial services.”
According to him, the company, formerly known as Nexus Credits, will create opportunity for millions of low-income entrepreneurs through innovative lending practices and client support.” “Client support is a very crucial part of lending to microenterprises and small businesses in order to have access to socially responsible financial services like what Skystone has to offer, so that they can take part in the economy and generate income,” he said.
He explained that company began operations in 2009 providing credit services to salary earners and small and micro-entrepreneurs.
“Since inception, the business has developed innovative and high-quality operation methods that actively respond to the financial needs of its customers. At Skystone Capital, we aim to transform the livelihood of Nigerians through handholding our SME clients through stimulating entrepreneurship development while creating a rewarding and exciting work environment for its employees,” he added.
Also speaking, the Head of Operations, Skystone Capital, Mr. Yusuf Shoetan, gave an insight of the uniqueness of what Skystone will offer in terms of quality and efficiency of service delivery to clients.
“Think consumer and MSME financing, think Skystone, we are positioned to meet consumer and MSME’s financial challenges in less than an hour with less stringent documentations,” he said.
Similarly, Head of Human Resources, Mrs. Doyin Elegbe assured all stakeholders that Skystone Capital would be a shining example in the area of customer experience and also producing world class staff.
The company is led by banking and finance professionals with over eight decades of combined industry experience and a passion for delivering financial services to the retail and MSME segment in Nigeria.
The company explained in a statement that its management team has led leading financial institutions in Nigeria to deliver best customer service and maximise value for shareholders.
“With a vision to become a reputable financial solutions firm by 2025, Skystone management team is committed to providing global best practices in retail and MSME finance driven by innovative and technology to reach its target segments. The company was established on a unique value proposition that is a combination of operational excellence, product leadership and customer intimacy to fill the void left by incumbent financial intuitions in retail and MSME financing.