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Access Bank Commits To Improving Children’s Welfare With South Africa Charity Polo Tournament

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ACCESS BANK POLO DAY SOUTH AFRICA

…Donates R360,000 to Nelson Mandela Children’s Trust Fund

Olushola Okunlade Writes

Access Bank Plc has further demonstrated its commitment to making a difference through charity as the Bank successfully hosted its maiden Polo tournament held at the prestigious Val de Vie Polo Club in Cape Town, South Africa.

The event was held to further create awareness and raise funds to support the education of underprivileged children in Africa.

In partnership with Fifth Chukker, through the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the initiative further deepened the Bank’s commitment towards impacting the environment and positively affecting the lives of underprivileged children in Africa.

ACCESS BANK POLO DAY SOUTH AFRICA
Access Bank Team, winners of the Access Bank Gold Cup pose with Ajoritsedere Awosika, Chairman, Access Bank Plc (3rd left) and Herbert Wigwe, GMD/CEO, Access Bank Plc (2nd right), during the Access Bank Polo Day which held at Val de Vie Polo Club, Cape Town, South Africa…recently.

Group Managing Director, Access Bank PLC, Herbert Wigwe who led other top officials of Access Bank to the event, expressed delight that the Charity tournament is achieving its main objectives.

“About 12 years ago, we decided to act and positively impact the lives of underprivileged children in Africa, including South Africa. The first Charity Tournament saw us impact 400 children and now, the number has grown to 12,000 children who have been educated across the northern part of Nigeria. Henceforth, every December will be dedicated to this cause; we will set aside money to support underprivileged children in South Africa through the Nelson Mandela Foundation,” Wigwe said.  

Access Bank Commits To Improving Children’s Welfare With South Africa Charity Polo Tournament
Presentation to The Nelson Mandela Children’s Trust Fund during the Access Bank Polo Day which was held at Val de Vie Polo Club, Cape Town, South Africa…recently.
Access Bank Commits To Improving Children’s Welfare With South Africa Charity Polo Tournament
Left-Right: Jann Steenkamp; Tom de Bruin; Ryk Neethling and Adamu Atta, Founder and Chairman, Fifth Chukker Polo Club; all of Access Bank team and winners of the prestigious Access Bank Gold Cup, pose with Herbert Wigwe, GMD/CEO, Access Bank Plc and Roosevelt Ogbonna, Group Deputy Managing Director, Access Bank Plc; during the Access Bank Polo Day which held at Val de Vie Polo Club, Cape Town, South Africa…recently

Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank South Africa, Sugendhree Reddy said, “This successful engagement was made possible because of the opportunities provided by the South African government to establish our presence in this relatively new market. Access Bank is here to deliver value and excellent service to customers in South Africa. Hence, we will collaborate with all stakeholders to create optimal solutions and serve as Africa’s gateway to the rest of the world.”

The event saw hundreds of game enthusiasts throng the venue to watch the beautiful game of Polo, as teams competed for the Access Bank Gold Cup and Emily Aig-Imoukhuede Memorial Cup – commissioned by Fifth Chukker in memory of one of Nigeria’s most accomplished women and former President of the National Council of Women Societies, Emily Aig-Imoukhede.

The Bank also donated the sum of R360,000 to the Nelson Mandela Children’s Trust Fund (NMCF), while funds generated from the sale of artworks at the event went to the Foundation.

Access Bank has been at the forefront of creating awareness and supporting the education of underprivileged children in Africa through raising much-needed funds for organisations such as UNICEF for this purpose.

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Wema Bank Organise Financial Literacy Programme For Students To Mark the 2023 Global Financial Literacy Day

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Wema Bank Organise Financial Literacy Programme For Students To Mark the 2023 Global Financial Literacy Day
By Moninuola Sulaiman
Wema Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading Innovative Financial Institution is championing financial literacy for the next generation by participating in Global Money Week to commemorate Financial Literacy Day on March 23, 2023.
In alignment with the theme “Plan your Money, plant your Future”, Wema Bank organized financial literacy sessions for secondary school students across all states where the Bank is represented. This is to instill an early understanding of the significance of building a solid financial foundation and achieving financial stability and success from a young age.

Wema Bank Organise Financial Literacy Programme For Students To Mark the 2023 Global Financial Literacy Day

Students at a Financial Literacy Programme Organized by Wema Bank Plc to mark the 2023 Global Financial Literacy Day.

The Deputy Managing Director of Wema Bank, Mr. Wole Akinleye, led the Financial Literacy Session at Yola Model School, Adamawa State. The students were trained on personal finance topics such as budgeting, emergency funds, saving for goal actualization, investment, and donating for positive societal impact amongst others. He further encouraged the students on the importance of developing financial literacy as a life skill.
Speaking on the significance of Financial Literacy Week, Mr. Akinleye emphasized Wema Bank’s commitment to empowering young minds with the skills and knowledge necessary to make informed financial decisions. In his words, “Our hope is that through these initiatives, we can empower more individuals to take control of their finances and achieve financial stability.”
Financial literacy is vital for the achievement of financial stability, and it is essential to ensure that everyone has the necessary tools to manage their finances effectively and achieve their financial goals. Wema Bank Plc is committed to providing educational resources and opportunities for children through the Royal Kiddies Account and a range of other savings products, supporting financial empowerment for the next generation.

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More Naira Notes As Banks Get Old Notes Deposited With CBN Today

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More Naira Notes As Banks Get Old Notes Deposited With CBN Today

Written by Rashidat Olushola Okunlade

Following several complaints about the scarcity of old and new naira notes in Nigeria.

Reliable sources in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said banks have been instructed to collect the old Naira noted they deposited in CBN and that before the end of the week, the country would be awash with Naira notes.

Recalled on October 26, 2022, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, announced the introduction of new N200, N500, and N1000 notes.

Mr. Emefiele said that the decision would address cases of kidnapping, terrorism, and other financial crimes.

However, since the policy took effect, the scarcity of both the old and new naira notes has affected a lot of businesses in the country.

The situation further worsened the problems being faced by traders in the market, especially due to the challenges of inadequate storage facilities that lead to post-harvest losses.

 

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FirstBank Calls For Application To 3rd Edition Of FirstBank Management Associate Programme FMAP

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By Moninuola Sulaiman

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider has announced the call for participation in the third season of its FirstBank Management Associate Programme (FMAP).

 

Interested participants are required to submit their application via https://hdbc.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX.

 

The application is extended to the general public as it closes on 24 March 2023.

 

The FirstBank Management Associate Programme (FMAP) is a 24-month fast-track comprehensive program targeted at young, dynamic, and highly driven individuals that are passionate about making a difference in the financial services industry. The program is designed to build the next generation of leaders to drive the Bank’s vision of being Africa’s Bank of First choice.

 

FMAP equips participants with an extensive wealth of experience comprised of both classroom and real-life work that affords an insightful and balanced insight into the world of work. The program is targeted at hi-potential young professionals who possess acute thinking skills, financial and methodical skills, and a distinctive ability to communicate effectively and synthesize ideas, information, and data to aid decision-making.

 

Speaking on the FMAP Season III, Olumuyiwa Olulaja, Group Head, Human Capital Management and Development, said “since its inauguration in half a decade, we are delighted with the giant strides and impact the initiative has had in promoting the career development of emerging talents in the financial services industry as they are instilled with the tenets and ethics of the banking industry in line with global best practice.

 

The FMAP initiative is amongst the many ways we reinvest in our human capital as we build the next generation of leaders through their exposure to various opportunities essential to preparing their readiness for the future.

 

Since its launch in 2018, FirstBank has successfully trained and onboarded up to fifty talented individuals in 2 editions (2020 and 2022), who have all been deployed into strategic roles in the Bank and making a difference in the organization, while we continue to support their leadership growth and development.

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