Bridge Credit Limited, a leading non-bank financial services company providing fast, convenient and stress-free personal, consumer and asset-based credit solutions to individuals and businesses across Nigeria, has been named the Salary-Linked Credit Innovator of the Year at the BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards 2026.
The award ceremony, held on Friday, October 9, 2026 at The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together senior executives, industry leaders and key stakeholders from across Nigeria’s financial services sector to celebrate institutions and individuals driving excellence in banking and finance.
This award is in recognition of the company’s consistent commitment to expanding credit access and advancing financial inclusion for Nigerians, marking a significant milestone in the Company’s growth story and recognising nearly a decade of purposeful work.
Founded in 2017 with a singular mission to reshape how Nigerians access personal and consumer credit, Bridge Credit has grown into a company operating eight branches nationwide while extending its reach to customers across all 36 states through its offsite service model, with a product portfolio spanning Eazy Loans designed for civil servants, Ba Wahala Loans tailored to uniformed officers, Private Loans for employees in the private sector, CNG Conversion Loans for vehicle owners transitioning from petrol to CNG, and specialised financing solutions such as SME Loans, Digital Loans, Dealership and Auto Loans
Receiving the award at the ceremony, Bridge Credit’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ayodeji Monehin, expressed heartfelt appreciation to everyone who has been part of the company’s journey since its founding.
“When we started, we had one major objective; to make life easier for salary workers in Nigeria. We have been working towards this every day, and we are glad it is being recognised and honoured today. This award belongs to our customers, our board, our partners, our staff and management. To everyone who has believed in us along the way, this is our promise, the best is yet to come.”
The BusinessDay BAFI Awards recognise organisations and individuals making significant contributions to Nigeria’s financial services sector. Bridge Credit’s recognition reinforces its position within the country’s non-bank financial services industry and its continued commitment to developing accessible, customer-focused credit solutions that respond to the financial needs of Nigerians.
