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Financial Inclusion: Mastercard, Alerzo and e-Trade Alliance Collaborate to Assist 10,000 Nigerian MSMEs

...This collaboration aids MSMEs to overcome key barriers to growth, offering innovative and user-friendly tools, such as Alerzoshop and Veedez, to improve operations and financial access

by Destiny Eseaga
December 2, 2024
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Mastercard and Alerzo for MSMEs
L-R: Ezekiel Olajolo, Head of Products & Financial Services, Alerzo Limited; Folasade Femi-Lawal, Country Manager and Area Business Head, West Africa, Mastercard; Adewale Opaleye, Founder and Group CEO, Alerzo Limited; Akintunde Ajayi, Business Development Lead, Fintech and Enablers, EEMEA, Mastercard.

L-R: Ezekiel Olajolo, Head of Products & Financial Services, Alerzo Limited; Folasade Femi-Lawal, Country Manager and Area Business Head, West Africa, Mastercard; Adewale Opaleye, Founder and Group CEO, Alerzo Limited; Akintunde Ajayi, Business Development Lead, Fintech and Enablers, EEMEA, Mastercard.

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Mastercard has collaborated with Alerzo, a leading Nigerian B2B e-commerce company, and the USAID-funded e-Trade Alliance to accelerate the digital transformation of and enhance financial inclusion among micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria.

This collaboration aims to empower over 10,000 MSMEs with cutting-edge digital and financial solutions, enabling them to achieve sustainable growth and thrive in the digital economy.

Despite Nigeria’s progress in digital technology adoption, MSMEs still face significant challenges, including complex supply chains, reliance on manual, error-prone inventory management, and limited access to essential financial services.

This collaboration addresses these obstacles with user-friendly digital and financial solutions tailored to local MSMEs, such as Alerzoshop, Alerzo’s digital B2B marketplace; and Veedez, a comprehensive digital payment and business management tool, complemented by training initiatives to boost financial and digital literacy.

“Mastercard is committed to driving financial inclusion and empowering small businesses worldwide. Our collaboration with Alerzo, and the e-Trade Alliance in Nigeria provides MSMEs the digital tools and resources needed to thrive in today’s digital economy. By facilitating seamless digital payments and offering comprehensive business management solutions, we are fostering a more inclusive financial ecosystem and driving innovation and growth within the sector. This collaboration demonstrates the immense possibilities that can be unlocked through the power of public-private partnerships,” said Folasade Femi-Lawal, country manager, West Africa, Mastercard.

Alerzoshop enables MSMEs to stock up using their phones, enhancing their access to suppliers and facilitating secure, efficient and seamless digital payments via Mastercard’s global network.

Veedez is redefining how small businesses operate by helping them digitize processes, unlock new sales opportunities, and increase revenue, with micro-lending services providing vital financial support.

Adewale Opaleye, CEO, Alerzo Limited, added:

“We are delighted to collaborate with Mastercard, and e-Trade Alliance for this digital transformation project in Nigeria. As the leading partner of choice for informal retailers and MSMEs, we recognize our responsibility to introduce digital retail solutions that will strengthen the economy and facilitate the adoption of a cashless society for the collective benefit of all. This initiative is part of our commitment to connecting millions of MSMEs in Nigeria to a world where digital connectivity is integrated into their businesses, making them more profitable and fulfilling.”

This collaboration aims to deliver targeted financial and digital training to 10,000 MSMEs across Nigeria by year-end.

Introducing innovative, cost-effective payment solutions like Mastercard’s Tap to Pay, QR codes, Pay-By-Link, and Payment Gateway Services will accelerate digital payment adoption.

Upgrades to Alerzo’s infrastructure will enable seamless payment processing through the Mastercard network, benefitting MSMEs immediately upon signing up for Veedez, available on the App Store and Google Play.

Michael Poor, Senior Manager, Nextrade Group, e-Trade Alliance implementing partner, said,

“This public-private sector collaboration underscores our dedication to fostering inclusive economic growth through digital transformation. By combining our expertise in skills development for ecommerce, inclusive trade, and access to finance, we aim to support Nigerian MSMEs in overcoming the challenges they face in the digital economy. Together with Alerzo and Mastercard, we are committed to empowering small businesses with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed to power more inclusive, sustainable growth in Nigeria.”

This collaboration underscores the commitment of all parties to empower Nigerian MSMEs by furthering the digital transformation of the economy and enhancing financial inclusion.

It supports Mastercard’s goal of bringing one billion people and 50 million micro and small businesses into the digital economy by 2025 and deepening collaborations with international institutions to drive more sustainable, inclusive economic development.

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Destiny Eseaga

Destiny Eseaga

My name is Destiny Eseaga, a communication strategist, journalist, and researcher, deeply intrigued by the political economy of Nigeria and the broader world context. My passion lies in the world of finance, particularly, capital markets, investment banking, market intelligence, etc

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