In a thrilling culmination to the First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Millionaire Promo Season 9, ten fortunate individuals have clinched the coveted title of millionaire. This eagerly anticipated promo, which unfolded from April to November, captured the imagination of thousands across Nigeria.
The bank’s official statement revealed that the grand finale draws, held under the watchful eye of officials from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, resulted in the emergence of four millionaires. The draws were conducted in key Nigerian cities, including Abuja, Lagos, Ondo, and Port Harcourt, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process.
Throughout the duration of the promo, FCMB generously awarded cash prizes starting from N5,000 to 2,310 customers, while an additional 14,780 customers were presented with various consolation prizes. In total, a staggering 17,080 winners emerged, underscoring the inclusive nature of this extraordinary event.
Among the jubilant winners, Thompson Akinnodi, hailing from Ondo State, lauded FCMB’s commitment to fulfilling its promises. Expressing his elation, he articulated plans to utilize his newfound wealth for his children’s education and upcoming Christmas festivities, proclaiming, “Christmas is sorted, thanks to God and FCMB!”
Meanwhile, Onuoha Harol, a businessman from Port Harcourt, expressed his astonishment at being bestowed with a life-changing N1 million windfall, deeming it a “fantastic Christmas gift.” With gratitude towards FCMB, he outlined his intentions to invest the funds in his block industry and real estate business, with the noble aim of expanding his operations and creating employment opportunities.
The resounding sentiment of gratitude and enthusiasm extended to other winners, such as Mrs. Omoye Oyakhire from Lagos, who earmarked her winnings for investment in her poultry farm, and Tanimu Suleiman, who, initially skeptical, now ardently encourages fellow Nigerians to place their trust in FCMB, emphasizing the bank’s exemplary customer service and pledging to channel the winnings into furthering his business aspirations.
Shamsideen Fashola, FCMB’s Divisional Head for Personal Banking, lauded the profound impact of the promo, underlining its instrumental role in promoting financial inclusion and cultivating a culture of savings, particularly within the unbanked segment of society. Expressing joy at the emergence of a new cohort of millionaires, Fashola extended heartfelt gratitude to FCMB’s loyal customers and offered earnest congratulations to all the winners. He also offered sage advice to the winners, urging them to prudently utilize their newfound wealth.
The FCMB millionaire promo stands as a resounding testament to the bank’s dedication to fostering financial security, long-term planning, and investment opportunities, aiming to alleviate the dependence on social assistance and empower individuals across Nigeria with newfound economic freedom.
