Access Bank Begins Construction of Additional Classrooms in Kaduna

By Aduragbemi Omiyale

One of Africa’s leading financial institutions, Access Bank Plc, has commenced the construction of 60 additional classrooms in Kaduna as part of efforts to double the number of enrollees in the Access Bank Fifth Chukker School, which has seen about 14,000 children benefiting from access to quality education and social welfare.

On the sidelines of the 2024 Access Bank Charity Polo Tournament, the chief executive of the bank, Mr Roosevelt Ogbonna, said the project, located in Maraban Jos, Kaduna, is part of the broad mission to enhance educational opportunities for underprivileged children and ultimately alleviate poverty across Africa.

Business Post reports that at the tournament in 2023, the lender commissioned 30 blocks of two classrooms each to provide quality education to children of the state.

“Nigeria faces a profound challenge. Over 12 million of our children are out of school, with a significant number residing in the northern region.

“This unpleasant reality compels us to act, transforming despair into hope, and ensuring that every child is allowed to dream and achieve.

“In line with our mission to drive prosperity across Africa, we are proud to flag off the construction of an additional 60 classrooms that will soon echo with the laughter and choruses of our young minds learning.

“These classrooms will serve as more than just buildings; they will be sanctuaries of hope, where the dreams of thousands of children will be nurtured, and futures will be forged. We will continue to work with our partners to create a brighter, more equitable future for the African child,” Mr Ogbonna said.

The Governor of Kaduna, Mr Uba Sani, lauded the efforts of Access Bank, Fifth Chukker and UNICEF for their commitment to improving the levels of education in the state, adding that Kaduna will continue to do its part in fostering the goal to reduce the number of out-of-school children in the region.

“Kaduna is happy to have partners in Access Bank, Fifth Chukker and UNICEF as we work to ensure that our children have access to quality education.

“We believe that all children have a right to formal education, and we look forward to more groundbreaking projects,” Mr Sani stated.