Accessibility, security, trust, convenience and cost effectiveness are
key defining features of a new partnership between Heritage Bank Plc and
the Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN) with
the launch of an exclusive biometric identity card.
The development, which deepens an
already existing relationship with the PMAN led to the introduction of
the PMAN Membership Biometric Identity Card (PMBIC), a multipurpose card
specially designed for Nigerian artistes and allied operators in the
entertainment industry, thus making Heritage Bank, Nigeria’s most
innovative banking service provider, a pioneer in the biometric card
services in the industry.
Renewable annually, the PMBIC will serve
as the official PMAN identification card that qualifies the holder as a
genuine member of the association and entitles the artiste to enjoy the
myriad benefits and privileges due to registered members.
According to a statement from the bank
which explained these benefits, the scheme was to create a robust and
protective platform for all Nigerian singers, back-up singers,
instrumentalists, dancers, comedians, script writers, film producers,
actors and actresses, distributors, marketers, Disc Jockeys (DJs) and
artiste managers among others.
“It is to globally authenticate each
artiste’s involvement in the Nigerian music and entertainment industry.
It also offers members the opportunity to encode and barcode their works
and intellectual property through the Global System One (GSI), to
prevent unauthorised duplications or usage. It further guarantees
payment of royalties through the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System
(NIBSS).
“The scheme additionally qualifies each
member and four members of their family for a special annual renewable
health insurance package; personal and accident insurance scheme worth
N5, 000, 000; hassle-free access to embassies and high commissions in
Nigeria for visa services and pension plan for aged and retired members
to the tune of N100, 000 monthly and access to PMAN legal services for
local and international contract reviews and personal matters.”
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