Mohammed Shosanya
The 16th season of DiamondXtra, a savings and reward account where customers of Access Bank are rewarded with several prizes has finally been launched.
The event which took place on May 8th at Access Bank branch in Abuja, rewarded over 15,000 of its customers with N200 million in cash prizes, 3 brand new cars, and various other rewards.
The bank,which has been running the reward scheme since 2008, explained that the program is set asides to show appreciation by giving back to its loyal customers.
In his welcome address at the launch, Mr. Emeka Uzowuru,the Regional Director for North Central,Access bank, expressed delight on what the brand had been able to achieve over the years.
“As we launch the 16th season of Diamond Xtra reward, we are overwhelmed with gratitude and pride, the resounding success of the past seasons. And with the support of our esteemed customers, and unparalleled dedication of our colleagues, to date we have rewarded over 26,000 customers with outstanding sum of 6.5 billion naira”,he said
He further revealed how the brand has thrived well among competitors. “Despite challenges and attempts by competitors to mimic what we do, DiamondXtra remains unrivaled in the industry,” Mr. Uzowuru noted.
Among the DiamondXtra winners, Mr. Akowe John, an accountant who won a prize of N20,000, shared his excitement.
“Access bank is a wonderful bank And I must appreciate them for the encouragement. Truly they are doing well. I didn’t even believe that it would be my turn, but I thank God for what they have done and they should continue to wax stronger in the financial industry”, Mr John said.
Another winner, Mrs ijeoma Okeke expressed her joy at emerging as one of the winner of the 16th season of DiamondXtra rewards.
“I came to the event just to see what going on, I never knew I would be among the people that will win, cause towards the end I had lost hope, not until I heard my name, I was so excited. And that made me believe in access bank, and I will continue to upgrade my account with them”,Mrs Okeke enthused.
