Entourage Integrated Trust crowned Africa’s best quality financial institution of the decade

Entourage Integrated Trust, one of Nigeria’s leading microfinance institutions, has been honored with the prestigious title of “Africa’s Best Quality Financial Institution of the Decade” at the African Quality Achievement Awards 2025 (AQAA), organized by the Africa Quality Congress.

The recognition marked a major milestone in Entourage Integrated Trust’s journey of over a decade in providing accessible, flexible, and transparent financial services to individuals, traders, SMEs, and civil servants across Nigeria.

Receiving the award on behalf of the company, Managing Director/CEO of Entourage Integrated Trust, Mr. Seyi Asagun, noted: “This award is not just a recognition of our institution, but of the thousands of businesses and individuals who trust us daily. At Entourage, we believe that access to finance is the lifeline of growth, and this award reinforces our commitment to delivering impactful financial solutions across Nigeria and Africa.”

Entourage Integrated Trust currently operates in 29 states across Nigeria, serving over 150,000 customers, with loan products ranging from daily loans for petty traders to multi-million-naira financing for SMEs and salary earners.

The company’s model blends grassroots presence with innovative digital tools, ensuring financial inclusion for underserved communities while positioning itself as a trusted partner for upwardly mobile professionals.

The African Quality Achievement Awards are presented annually to recognize excellence in leadership, innovation, and service delivery across key industries in Africa.

Entourage Integrated Trust’s award highlights its consistent growth, customer-centric approach, and ethical lending practices that set it apart in the financial services sector.

As the company prepares for its next phase — including expansion into all 36 Nigerian states and eventual transformation into a microfinance bank — this recognition cements Entourage Integrated Trust’s reputation as a key player shaping the future of Africa’s financial ecosystem.