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Q1: What is the name of the credit guarantee company established by President Bola Tinubu?
A1: The National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC).
Q2: Who is appointed as the chairman of the NCGC board?
A2: Yakubu Dogara, former speaker of the house of representatives.
Q3: What is the initial capital of the NCGC?
A3: N100 billion.
Q4: Who is appointed as the managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of the NCGC?
A4: Bonaventure Okhaimo.
Q5: What is the expected impact of the NCGC on access to finance for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)?
A5: The NCGC aims to de-risk lending and boost access to finance for MSMEs, thereby strengthening confidence in the financial system and expanding credit access.
Q6: Who are some of the key appointments made by President Tinubu as part of the NCGC's board?
A6: Other key appointments include Tinoula Aigwedo as executive director of strategy and operations; Ezekiel Oseni as executive director of risk management; and Yeside Kazeem — an actuarial expert — as an independent non-executive director.
Q7: What is the expected timeline for the NCGC's full operations to commence?
A7: The NCGC will commence full operations in July 2025, with an initial capital of N100 billion from a consortium comprising various stakeholders.
Q8: Who are some of the major stakeholders that have been appointed as Non-Executive Board Members of the NCGC?
A8: Representatives of MID, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, Bank of Industry, Nigeria Consumer Credit Corporation, and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated.