Mary Nnah
Polaris Bank, in collaboration with Evolve Charity, has continued to champion the cause of education with a donation of educational materials to students in Imo State.
As part of its commitment to the ‘Girl-child Education Project’ and in line with its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework, Polaris Bank has presented essential school supplies to over 500 students in Akokwa High School, Iheme Memorial School, and National High School Aro Ndi Uzoogu.
The donation, comprising school uniforms, school bags, sandals, and various writing materials, aims to empower and support the girl-child through education, aligning with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) International Day of the Girl (IDG). The initiative serves as a testament to Polaris Bank’s dedication to fostering positive change in local communities.
Speaking at the event, the Business Development Manager Polaris Bank, Urualla Branch, Nwokoro Ifeyinwa, highlighted the transformative power of education, stating, “in the pursuit of knowledge, we find the key to unlocking boundless opportunities. At Polaris Bank, we believe that supporting the education of the girl-child is not just a noble cause but a strategic investment in shaping leaders and change-makers. Our collaboration with Evolve Charity is a step towards fostering a future where every girl can dream without limits and achieve without boundaries.”
The representative of Evolve Charity Trust, Godwin Ejeh expressed the organisation’s dedication to education, saying, “our collaboration with Polaris Bank goes beyond a partnership; it’s a shared commitment to shaping a future where education is not just a gift but a promise. Adopting these schools means embracing the responsibility to nurture not just academic growth, but the development of character. We aspire to create an environment where both students and teachers thrive, instilling not only knowledge but also values that will resonate throughout their lives.”
Students of Akokwa High School, Ikechekwu Kenneth and Agodi Blessing thanked the donors for the gesture, saying, “recognising that one of the global issues is climate change, and to address this, providing free education to the girl child is crucial.”
Principals of the schools also commended the organisations, underscoring the positive impact of the initiative on the academic development of the students.
