Sterling Bank introduces Shopping Dash for kids

Sterling Bank Plc has flagged off the Shopping Dash programme to cater for children with the bank’s I Can Save accounts in four states in the country.

The four states are Lagos, Port Harcourt, Enugu and Abuja. The Bank is running the programme in partnership with top Shopping Malls in the country.

 The programme affords lucky children the opportunity to do a one-minute shopping dash and pick items of their choice at shopping malls selected for the programme.

The programme is meant to reward existing I Can Save Accounts holders, an account for children and those willing to open the account during the programme at the stated locations. It is strictly for children between the ages of 4 and 8

According to the bank, the build up to the programme is already creating a lot of excitement and enthusiasm as many children accompanied by their parents now visit the offices of the bank to open the account nationwide.

The Shopping Dash which kicked off in Lagos at Shoprite, Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping Centre, Surulere on Friday is expected to be followed by an exciting show at Shoprite, Polo Park Amusement Centre, Abakaliki Road, Enugu and Shoprite, Ikeja City Mall, Alausa both on December 13, 2014.

On December 14, 2014, the train will move to SPAR, Guru Plaza, Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 11, Abuja. This will be followed by SPAR Port Harcourt Mall, Azikiwe Road, (next to Government House) on December 20, 2014.

 The programme will climax in Lagos on   December 21, 2014 at the SPAR, Park ‘n’ Shop Shopping in Lekki, Lagos.

To participate in the programme, parents/guardians of children with ‘I CAN SAVE’ accounts are to contact their nearest branch for a voucher that would grant them access to the shopping dash or call Sterling Bank’s customer care.

 In a statement by the bank, it said, “This is the first of its kind for children. We have had shopping sprees for parents and adults, but not one specifically tailored for children. We believe that we should create excitement and fun for the children this time around.”

To ensure  that the kids are well taken care of and protected, the bank said that the services of child minders who will be following the children around to ensure they are very safe have been engaged.

“We will ensure that medical personnel are in place as well. On the fun side, our children will have balloons and other giveaways to ensure that they leave the mall with smiles on their faces,” the bank said.