“Assembly is over. Students, march upstairs to your classes. Debtors, march to the hall.”
Sound familiar?
If this strikes a memory, an uneasy one, it’s because this moment has replayed in many lives across time and generations. It’s more than just an announcement; it’s a public reminder of private struggles.
For many children, this was a defining fear: being separated from their peers not because of poor grades or bad behaviour, but because of something far beyond their control, money.
The public callouts during assembly. The whispers and stares from classmates who now saw you as “the poor kid.” The shame of staying home while others went to school, and the awkward explanations to neighbours who asked why you weren’t in school. In some heartbreaking cases, even punishments or beatings from school authorities, as if the child had any power over the situation.
Those days were tough. The sting of humiliation. The burden of carrying financial battles that were never yours to fight. How do you explain that daddy’s business is going through a rough patch? Or that mummy is trying her best but still falling short?
No child should have to carry that weight.
UCEE Microfinance Bank, we understand. And more than that, we care. That’s why we’re here to support families with our Back-to-School Loans, offering up to ₦10 million to cover tuition and school-related expenses.
To every parent doing their best: we see you. This is your chance to shield your child from that stigma, to let them focus on learning, friendships, and growth without the cloud of worry.
Let’s give them the dignity they deserve and the education they need without delay and without shame. Send us an email today or call 070000828282 to applynow.
Remember, UCEE is here for you. Always!
