By Tony Obiechina Abuja
NIRSAL Microfinance Bank (NMFB) has reacted to reports claiming the bank disbursed ₦215 billion in Anchors Borrowers Programme interventions.
According to the bank in a statement on Thursday, the correct figure, as verified by the bank’s records and which the Bank has shared during public sessions, is ₦51 billion—a significant discrepancy that demands public correction.
The statement further reads, “Recent media coverage erroneously inflated NMFB’s disbursement totals, potentially causing confusion among stakeholders.
“For the avoidance of doubt, our verified Anchors Borrowers Programme (ABP) intervention loan disbursements stand at ₦51 billion, not ₦215 billion,” the bank stated.
“We urge the public and press to disregard the inaccurate reports.”
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NMFB emphasized the importance of fact-checking in financial reporting, calling on journalists to confirm figures with the bank before publication. The notice also addressed recurring confusion between NIRSAL Microfinance Bank and NIRSAL Plc., distinct entities with separate operations.
“Media professionals must exercise due diligence to avoid misleading the public,” the bank added.
The clarification aims to preserve transparency and trust in NMFB’s role in Nigeria’s financial intervention management programmes.
