The spirit of Children's Day was vividly brought to life at the 2026 Access Bank/UNICEF Charity Shield Polo Tournament, where pupils and students of the Access Bank Fifth Chukker School took centre stage at the annual sporting and charity event.
Held at the Fifth Chukker Polo & Country Club in Kaduna, the colourful celebration featured over 1,000 pupils, students, and teachers who engaged in cultural performances, drama presentations, music, games, drawings, and paintings. They conveyed powerful messages such as 'Stop Child Abuse' and 'We Are the Stars of the Future.'
Access Bank's Commitment to Education
Leading the Access Bank delegation, Chairman of Access Bank Plc, Mrs. Ifeyinwa Osime, expressed delight at the outstanding performances and reaffirmed the bank's commitment to using the charity platform to create opportunities for underprivileged children through education.
Osime noted that the Access Bank/Fifth Chukker partnership continues to transform lives by expanding access to quality education and supporting rural community development. According to her, the initiative has successfully funded the construction of classroom blocks in Kaduna, significantly improving learning conditions for thousands of children.
With an additional 60 classrooms recently completed, the total number of classrooms delivered through the project has reached 120. The programme continues to make a tangible impact on educational outcomes across beneficiary communities.
'We remain committed to promoting sustainable development through quality education and initiatives that positively impact lives and communities,' she said.
