GTBank Draw Winner Rejects N35mn Porsche Car, Opts For Cash Equivalent

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In a not too surprising twist, the winner of the Porsche 911 Giveaway Draw organized by Guaranty Trust Bank plc, has opted for the cash equivalent of his Porsche 911 Carrera reward.

Abdulkareem Buhari, a 30-year old trader in Kaduna, was announced as the winner of the GTBank Porsche 911 Giveaway Draw after a raffle draw held on Wednesday, 15 December 2016, at the Corporate Head Office of the Bank.

The cheapest of Porsche 911 Carrera brand goes for US$89,400.00 (N35,000,000)

Following his preference of a cash equivalent, the Bank then presented Abdulkareem with a cheque.

The GTBank Porsche 911 Giveaway is part of the Bank’s Platinum rewards for its Platinum Banking Customers, a niche segment that enjoys premium products and dedicated services such as access to personal banking lounges, fast track banking services, Platinum MasterCards and specialized Credit Facilities as well as higher transaction limits on alternative channels.

“The GTBank Porsche 911 Giveaway Draw is our special way of expressing our gratitude to our customers for making our success possible,” said Mr. Segun Agbaje, GTBank MD/CEO in December, 2016.

He further stated that, “As a bank that is committed to creating memorable experiences, we are excited at how happy we have made one of our loyal customers.”

GTBank has consistently played a leading role in Africa’s banking industry.

The GTBank brand is regarded by industry watchers as one of the best run financial institutions across its subsidiary countries and serves as a role model within the financial service industry due to its bias for world class corporate governance standards, excellent service quality and innovation.