Yemisi Izuora
Access Bank Plc, in partnership with Fifth Chukker, and UNICEF, is set to host the Access Bank UK Charity Polo Day 2025 on Saturday, July 12 at the prestigious Guards Polo Club, Windsor, United Kingdom. The event brings together philanthropy, elegance, and global advocacy to raise funds for the education of underprivileged children in Nigeria.
This annual charity event has become a hallmark of Access Bank’s enduring commitment to sustainable community development, particularly in 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.
According to Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings, “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.
In collaboration with UNICEF, 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.
Roosevelt Ogbonna, Group Managing Director of Access Bank, 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, Jamie Simmonds, Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank UK, emphasised the strategic significance of the initiative: “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.”
The Access Bank UK Charity Polo Day stands as a compelling example of how corporate leadership, global partnerships, and empathy can co-exist to drive meaningful, lasting change, from Kaduna to the UK, and beyond.