Over 1,000 kids feted at 2026 Access Bank-UNICEF polo tourney

The spirit of Children’s Day came alive at the 2026 Access Bank/UNICEF Charity Shield Polo Tournament as pupils and students of the Access Bank Fifth Chukker School were celebrated at one of Nigeria’s most prestigious annual sporting and charity events. In a colourful celebration held at the Fifth Chukker Polo & Country Club, Kaduna, over […]

The spirit of Children’s Day came alive at the 2026 Access Bank/UNICEF Charity Shield Polo Tournament as pupils and students of the Access Bank Fifth Chukker School were celebrated at one of Nigeria’s most prestigious annual sporting and charity events.
In a colourful celebration held at the Fifth Chukker Polo & Country Club, Kaduna, over a thousand pupils, students, and teachers participated in a day dedicated to recognising and celebrating children.
Through cultural performances, drama presentations, music, games, drawings, and paintings carrying powerful messages such as “Stop Child Abuse” and “We Are the Stars of the Future,” the children captivated guests and dignitaries alike.
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.
She noted that the Access Bank/Fifth Chukker partnership continues to transform lives by expanding access to quality education and supporting the development of rural communities.
According to her, the initiative has successfully funded the construction of classroom blocks in Kaduna, significantly improving learning conditions for thousands of children.
“We remain committed to promoting sustainable development through quality education and initiatives that positively impact lives and communities,” she said.
Beyond classroom infrastructure, the charity initiative has over the years enhanced school enrolment and academic performance through targeted educational interventions.
Since Access Bank began its multi-year sponsorship of the Charity Shield Polo Tournament in 2008, the partnership has continued to strengthen collaboration with local authorities and community leaders, ensuring that intervention programmes deliver lasting value and sustainable impact.