Jaiz Bank boosts Nasarawa NYSC camp with novelty football match
A pioneer non-interest commercial bank in Nigeria, Jaiz Bank Plc, took a big step towards youth engagement and corporate social responsibility recently, when it hosted a friendly football match at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp Keffi in Nasarawa State. In a thrilling display of youthful energy and corporate camaraderie, a last-minute goal […]
A pioneer non-interest commercial bank in Nigeria, Jaiz Bank Plc, took a big step towards youth engagement and corporate social responsibility recently, when it hosted a friendly football match at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp Keffi in Nasarawa State.
In a thrilling display of youthful energy and corporate camaraderie, a last-minute goal ensured that the novelty match ended 1-0 in favour of the NYSC Keffi Orientation Camp.
The match, held at the NYSC camp ground was more than just a game, it was a vibrant celebration of teamwork, sportsmanship, and social responsibility.
Both teams brought their A-game to entertain the fans, with Jaiz Bank fielding a diverse squad led by Coach Mr. Suhara and Team Captain Mukarram Abdullahi.
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The NYSC side, brimming with enthusiasm and agility, was captained by Mr. Idris, who praised the initiative as a bridge-building effort between youth and institutions.
Present at the event was the Nasarawa State NYSC Coordinator, Hajiya Salamatu Abdurrahman, who lauded Jaiz Bank’s commitment to youth development and community engagement.
“This is more than football. It’s a testament to what collaboration and goodwill can achieve,” she said.
Despite the narrow defeat, Jaiz Bank’s team showcased resilience, discipline, and unity, values deeply embedded in the Bank’s ethos.
The match underscored the Bank’s broader mission to connect with the youth not just through financial services, but through meaningful, on-the-ground initiatives.