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How To Apply For CBN AGSMEIS Loan In Nigeria

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The Agric Small and Medium Enterprise Scheme (AGSMEIS) is an initiative of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to empower agric businesses across the country. In this post, you will learn how to apply for the CBN AGSMEIS loan in Nigeria. Also check How to Access Loans from CBN Anchor Borrowers Programme. Be informed that CBN AGSMEIS loan application for 2021 is still ongoing, and we are here to show you how to apply for the loan. With AGSMEIS, you can access up to N10 million loan from CBN. The interest rate is just 5% without collateral.

Before we show you how to apply for CBN AGSMEIS loan, let’s give you more clarifications by answering some pressing questions.

What is AGSMEIS?

Agric Small and Medium Enterprise Scheme (AGSMEIS) is an initiative of the Central Bank of Nigeriain in a bid to complement the Federal Governments’ efforts at promoting Agric businesses in Nigeria (both small and medium enterprises) as a vehicle for sustainable economic development. The schem is a voluntary initiative of the Bankers’ Committee which was approved at its 331st meeting held on on February 9, 2017.

The scheme mandated all banks in Nigeria to set aside 5% of their anual profit after tax (VAT). The primary aim of the initiative is to support the government’s efforts and policy measures toward promotion of Agric businesses in the country.

What is the aim of Agric, Small and Medium Enterprise Scheme (AGSMEIS)?

The objectives of the scheme are to ensure;

Small and medium enterprises have access to finance.
Create employment opportunities in Nigeria.
Development of agricultural value and sustainable agric practices.
Boost the managerial capacity of Agric businesses for national development.

List of sectors eligible for CBN AGSMEIS loan

CBN MSMEs eligible sectors include;

Agricultural businesses
Health
ICT,
Education
Manufacturing/Production,
Services (Hospitality, Restaurants Catering, Services)
Mining,
Creative Industry (Fashion, Design, Crafts, Entertainment)
Others

CBN AGSMEIS Loan Conditions

Here are conditions that must be met begore you can access CBN AGSMEIS;

Applicant must have been trained by an Entrepreneur Development Institute (EDI)
Must apply for the loan through EDI, and from there the applications will be sent to CBN for processing.
Applicants will be called for an interview regarding his/her business, and those qualified will be contacted and given the loan.

Requirements for CBN AGSMEIS loan

Below are the loan requirements for approval and disbursement of funds to applicants;

Business must be registered with Cooperate Affair Commission (CAC).
Must privide evidence of tax payments
Bank Verification Number (BVN)
Letter of Introduction
Valid government issued ID card
Certification by an EDI
Passport photo of applicant and guarantor
Letter of Guaranty

Who can write letter of introduction for CBN AGSMEIS loan?

Any of the following can write the letter:

Your Pastor
LGA Chairman
Village Head
Chief Imam
CDA Chairman
Senior Civil Servant (above level 14)

AGSMEIS loan interest rate and duration

The loan interest rate is 5% for the first five years. Example: If you obtain N1million loan, you will pay back N1million + N50,000 throughout the duration of the loan.

How to apply for CBN AGSMEIS loan

Below are steps to apply for CBN AGSMEIS loan;

1. Apply for loan as EDI

Apply through Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI); they will help you to secure the loan. Click Here , to apply and for more information about the loan.

2. Apply as applicable

To apply as an individual applicant, kindly click here , to fill the application form.

3. Receive funds

Loans are paid into the bank account of the beneficiaries.

4. Get business support services

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute assists you to implement business plan and provide business support services commercially.

List of CBN aproved EDC centres in Nigeria

Below is the list of CBN EDC centres in Nigeria and their addresses;

CBN-EDC, Ibadan (South West)

Their address is Old SDSTC (Oyo Oodua Skill Acquisition Centre Premises),Samonda, along Sango-UI Road, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. You can contact them via their website at www.edcsouthwest.org.

CBN-EDC, PortHarcourt (South South)

Their web address is www.ssedc.org. Office address is at 30 Trans-Woji road, Grace plaza, by Slaughter Bridge Woji Town, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

CBN-EDC, Maiduguri (North East)

Office address is, Old Informatics Institute, Njimtillo, Kano Road, Maiduguri, Borno State. Website is edcnortheast.com.ng

CBN-EDC, Kano (North West)

The address is, Murtala Muhammed Library Complex, Kano, Kano State.

CBN-EDC, Makurdi (North Central)

Address: Off Jonah Jang Crescent, Near Federal Secretariat, Makurdi, Benue State.

CBN-EDC, Minna (North Central)

Address: Minna Innovation Institute, Behind Niger State Sharia Commission, Justice Ndajiwo Drive, Minna, Niger State.

CBN-EDC, Enugu (South East)

Address: Ebenezer Villa Suite 8, Ogenyi Close, Off Cornerstone Avenue, Off Nike Lake Resort Road, Enugu, Enugu State.

We will stop here, however, you can get more EDC address and contact at https://www.boi.ng/edcpartners/

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Nathan susari yusuf

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Interested for the kind,please this is my number 07017701241

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ALEGU DAVID EMEKA

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God Bless, my name is David from Ebonyi state, I am resident in onitsha Anambra state, I need training on fishery and a loan to startup, I’m 31rs old and I’m a Nigerian, I am backed by the grace of God,anyone who chooses to help God will reward immensely, thanks for your understanding.

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Hyscent jukpor

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Pls I’m interested acquiring a loan/grant too.my Whatsapp no is 08056652918

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NUHU ABDULWAHID

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I has been interview sense 15/09/2020 as now is not approved help me please

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Musa Usman D.

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I am Musa Usman applied for agsmeis loan since last year,received registration Comfirmation on 2/12/2020.and also another registration to participate in agsmeis on 15/02/2021,where they told us that they will get back to us verysoon but up till now no any response.

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Lucky oghene

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Me I need help too benin city Edo state

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Wonah kevin

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Hello!goodday.I m by name WONAH Kevin who has applied for AGSMEIS loan since last year oct-2020 through NDE,got trained, issued certificate and a business plan booklet,then I was told that the MD of nirsal mfb bank will call me for screening but up till now I haven’t heard from any body.Call me today and keep me up date, 08132739049

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Hussaini Abdullahi

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Thanks for the help me aur BUSINESS thanks for the response so much

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Sulaiman abubakar

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Please Sir i need a loan to improve my farm

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please sir/madam i need a loan to improve my farm

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please sir/ma i need a loan

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Benson Eze

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Good day sir/ madam. I need a loan to help me expand my farm and to help me build small house for my goat’s so that rain will not disturb them in this coming raining session.

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Audi umar

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I want to improve my business

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babangida aliyu

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I applied since last year 2020 of till know no disbursement.

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I’m interested pls or notify me on my phone,07062196915

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Ibrahim Tijjani danyaro

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Pls I need to disbursement my agsmeis loan

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- Ibrahim Tijjani danyaro
  
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  I need to business my agsmeis loan disbursement. Please help me
  
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ADAMU ABUBAKAR

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Good day I by name ADAMU ABUBAKAR with my company name AA NMANA FARM And my phone number is +2347067352123 I applied for AGSMEIS loan since last year and attended the interview since that last year and hope to now have not been received approver or disbursement I don’t know what happened please I want you to look through my request and help me out thanks and may God bless you and put you through in all your activities Ameen

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Nasiru Ibrahim

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iam business man in itas/gadau bauchi state Nigeria I like loan to help my business

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Shesan Ishola

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Please sir how can enroll for the training and the loan am staying in ogun state my name is

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ADAMU IBRAHIM GADAM

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I am really happy about what our CBN is doing,just to leaft us and have and have something doing, Business Man is better than Government worker, I believe in Business and Rearing of Alimals, May Allah bless you and us, and our Nigeria,

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- Ibrahim Tijjani
  
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Okorie chisom festus

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I am mr okorie chisom festus. Am from abia state,but base at warri in Delta state. I need a loan to improve my bird poultry. I will be greatful if my request is granted.thanks

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Jonah Bitrus

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Pls notify me of any news update

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- Ibrahim Umar
  
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  Iam business man I need loan from CBN please
  
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Perpetual

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Please I need contact for CBN-EDC Abuja branch for the training.

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Bashir Aliyu

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Iam business man in Bunza,kebbi state nigeria,l want loan to help me for my business like fertelizer cement and others

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KAASE EMMANUEL UMBUR

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Humphery, I appreciate getting to know you at this point in my life when I am at the verge of retirement (left with 2/3 years to go) from my teaching service carrier with nothing to fall back or hope on, with a lot of debts that have even consumed the remaining salary yet to come. How do I start from here sir?

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