Access Bank, UNICEF, and Fifth Chukker Boost Education

Access Bank, Fifth Chukker, and UNICEF have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding educational opportunities for Nigeria's most vulnerable children during an event in London. This partnership has evolved from modest beginnings to a significant impact on over 14,000 children in underserved communities in Northern Nigeria.

The Access Bank Fifth Chukker School in Kaduna State has recorded 2,538 graduates, with female pupils making up 54% of the total, highlighting the program's contribution to advancing girls' education. The initiative aims to benefit 1,000 pupils through its internationally recognized learning program, which has shown a 15% increase in literacy and numeracy outcomes.

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani emphasized the importance of education as a valuable societal investment and announced plans to construct an additional 120 classrooms to further improve access to quality education. The event featured remarks from Access Bank's Managing Director, Roosevelt Ogbonna, who expressed gratitude to donors and partners for their support in sustaining these initiatives.