The Nigerian Tech industry has grown in leaps and bounds
over the years. Many innovative ideas, platforms and more have been developed,
which have provided more job opportunities. However, certain infrastructural
gaps created a need for affordable tech spaces and enabling environment where
tech start-ups can thrive, collaborate and share ideas without having to deal
with exorbitant overhead costs.
To address those gaps, FCMB has created Hub One, a
tech-themed co-working space. Hub One is a space that allows for partnerships,
collaborations and possible investments. It is a professional office space with
unlimited internet, constant power supply, free coffee and a community of like
minds.
Speaking at the official launch of Hub One, Adam Nuru,
Managing Director of FCMB, said the Bank recognizes and believes in the power
of technology and youth driven enterprises. He assured the public that FCMB
will continue to invest in initiatives that support and develop Tech start-ups
in Nigeria.
According to Bukola Smith, Executive Director, Business
Development, FCMB “Hub One is designed to engage the Tech ecosystem as a means
of providing solutions for today and the future’’. She further stated that the Bank intends to
create physical and virtual hubs across the nation over the next few years.
Situated in the heart of Yaba, Lagos, Hub One which is
created in partnership with Passion Incubator, is a conducive environment
designed to foster collaboration and drive creativity within Nigeria’s tech
start-up ecosystem.
Olufunbi Falayi, CEO of Leadspace by Passion Incubator
commended FCMB for the initiative. He disclosed that “Hub One provides
necessary infrastructure for tech start-ups, as well as capacity building
events, to enable them focus their limited resources on their business
development. Routinely, Hub One will host several incubation programmes,
hackathons and pitches to support and provide a platform for tech start-ups”
For FCMB, Hub One is more than just a physical location,
it’s a vision. A vision that supports the aspirations of Nigeria’s tech
start-ups to attain their full potential.
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited is a member of
FCMB Group Plc, which is one of the leading financial services institutions in
Nigeria with subsidiaries that are market leaders in their respective segments.
Having successfully transformed to a retail banking and wealth management-led
group, FCMB expects to continue to distinguish itself through innovation and
the delivery of exceptional services.
Visit
https://www.fcmb.com/hub-one/ for more information.
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