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Ceedee launches USSD service in Sierra Leone

NM Partners by NM Partners
March 31, 2021
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In a significant stride towards financial inclusivity in Sierra Leone, Ceedee Investments has spearheaded the launch of a groundbreaking USSD banking service designed to improve access to financial services across Freetown and beyond dramatically. This initiative emerges against a backdrop of challenging banking accessibility in the region, where a substantial portion of the population remains unbanked.

 

According to Statista, 45% of Sub-Saharan Africa is unbanked, while the World Bank reports that only 28.85% of adults in Sierra Leone have a bank account. Ceedee Investments’ Fintech Department, under the adept leadership of Femi Cole (Director), Omotayo Alimi (Chief Technology Officer), and Chuks Valentine Ogochukwu (Chief Operations Officer), has been instrumental in deploying USSD technology  to fill this gap. Their work signifies a pivotal shift towards inclusive banking by facilitating essential financial transactions without the prerequisite of Internet connectivity.

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The USSD service introduced by Ceedee Investments is a game-changer in the financial sector. It demonstrates the transformative power of mobile technology, offering a straightforward, secure, and instant avenue for everyday financial operations. This service goes beyond mere money transfers, incorporating bill payment functionalities with a special focus on utilities such as the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA). The successful introduction of *966# by Zenith Bank and *984# by Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) has had a profound impact on Sierra Leone’s banking landscape.

 

Omotayo Alimi, Ceedee Investments’ CTO, has revealed the company’s ambitious plans for the future. By year-end, they are set to integrate First Bank Sierra Leone and Access Bank Sierra Leone into the USSD service, a move that will further consolidate the reach and efficacy of mobile banking solutions in Sierra Leone. This expansion is a testament to Ceedee Investments’ commitment to propelling the nation toward greater financial integration.

 

The initiative arrives at a critical juncture as mobile money services like MTN MoMo intensify competition in the financial sector. Nonetheless, Ceedee Investments remains undaunted, with Director Femi Cole outlining an ambitious roadmap for developing a comprehensive suite of financial products over the forthcoming year.

 

In Sierra Leone, where only a fraction of the population had access to banking services, initiatives like Ceedee Investments’ USSD banking platform are monumental. They not only democratize access to financial services but also epitomize the potential of technology to bridge significant socioeconomic divides. With each USSD transaction, Sierra Leone moves closer to achieving universal financial inclusion, setting a precedent for other nations grappling with similar challenges.


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