Access Bank, UNICEF, Fifth Chukker Rally Global Support for Nigerian Children at UK Polo Fundraiser

Nume Ekeghe

Access Bank Plc, in partnership with UNICEF and Fifth Chukker, is again rallying global support for inclusive education in Nigeria through its annual Charity Polo Day, aimed at raising funds to build classrooms and improve learning opportunities for underprivileged children.

Access Bank, in a statement, noted the event’s 2025 edition will take place on Saturday, July 12, at the prestigious Guards Polo Club in Windsor, United Kingdom, bringing together diplomats, philanthropists, and business leaders for a day that blends sport, elegance, and social impact.

This annual charity event has become a hallmark of Access Bank’s enduring commitment to sustainable community development, particularly in the area of inclusive education. Over the past decade, this initiative has helped build and equip classroom blocks in Kaduna State, directly impacting the lives of 14,000 children, and offering them a path to learning, growth, and opportunity.

Chairman of Access Holdings, AigbojeAig-Imoukhuede, stated: “This is a platform that unites global changemakers around one common cause: investing in the future of Africa through education. The partnership with Fifth Chukker and UNICEF is symbolic and transformative.”

The 2025 edition will host a distinguished gathering of guests, including high-profile philanthropists, diplomats, captains of industry, among others. Guests will enjoy an exquisite polo tournament and a showcase of the real impact their support is making in underserved communities.

The funds raised at this year’s event will go towards constructing additional classroom blocks, enhancing learning environments, and supporting the long-term educational needs of children in rural Nigeria.

Group Managing Director of Access Bank, Roosevelt Ogbonna added: “At Access Bank, we believe education is a fundamental right. By aligning our brand with purpose, we are proud to demonstrate that financial success and social impact can and must go hand in hand.”

Also, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank UK, Jamie Simmonds, emphasised the strategic significance of the initiative.

His words: “This event reflects the essence of Access Bank UK’s vision, to serve as a bridge between continents, connecting purpose with prosperity. By championing education through this platform, we reinforce our belief that empowering young minds across Africa ultimately shapes a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.”