Stanbic IBTC’s Together4ALimb Marks 12 Years of Restoring Mobility

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The transformative initiative of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Together4ALimb Walk, is now in its 12th year, and to mark this, the company held a commemorative awareness walk in Lagos under the theme, Be Un’limb’ited.

This year’s event attracted a significant turnout, with employees, beneficiaries, families, partners, and members of the public in attendance.

The First Lady of Lagos State, Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, in her keynote address, emphasised the importance of this initiative, stating that every child deserves the opportunity to live, learn, dream, and succeed, regardless of their physical condition.

“As a mother and as a woman who cares deeply about the well-being of children, I understand how much support can mean to a child and to the entire family. A prosthetic limb can help a child move more freely, return to school, play with friends, and take part in everyday activities with greater confidence. Educational support also gives these children a chance to build a better future for themselves.”

“This is why initiatives like this are so important. They remind us that inclusion is not simply about giving people support. It is about creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. I therefore commend Stanbic IBTC for using its Corporate Social Investment programme to address a real need in society,” the wife of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Mrs Ola Ibitoye, stated.

The chief executive of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Mr Chuma Nwokocha, on his part, highlighted the importance of investing in youth and children as a crucial driver of economic progress.

“Supporting the education and development of our younger generations is not just an ethical imperative, but an essential activity for economic growth.

“Through Together4ALimb, we are removing barriers to mobility and education; demonstrating that collaborative efforts are vital for fostering sustainable growth and securing a brighter future for the next generation,” he said.

Similarly, the chief executive of Stanbic IBTC Bank, Mr Wole Adeniyi, stressed the significance of unity in community efforts, saying, “Together4ALimb embodies the power of collaboration in our communities. It is through unwavering engagement and shared efforts that we can create meaningful advancements. As we unite our voices and resources, we uplift one another and foster transformative changes that improve the quality of life for all.”

Since its inception, Together4ALimb continues to make impactful changes in the lives of children living with limb loss. This year, the initiative welcomed 50 additional children, with each receiving a custom-designed prosthetic limb along with a Stanbic IBTC Education Trust fund, each valued at N1.5 million.

In total, Stanbic IBTC has increased the total number of children supported since the programme’s inception to an impressive 250 beneficiaries.

Within the 12 years of its existence, Together4ALimb has made significant strides, providing prosthetic limbs and more than N300 million in scholarship funding to beneficiaries. The total benefits offered through this initiative now exceed N800 million.

The programme has a broad reach across educational levels, as illustrated by its scholars: one child in creche, 23 in nursery, 97 in primary school, 55 in junior secondary school, and 38 in senior secondary.

Notably, seven students have successfully completed secondary school education; eight are in universities; and two beneficiaries are receiving specialised support in special schools.