Stanbic IBTC Revamps New Haven Secondary School Enugu

By Aduragbemi Omiyale

New Haven Secondary School in Enugu State, courtesy of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a member of Standard Bank Group.

The financial services group revamped the institution of learning through its Adopt-A-School initiative, designed to enhance educational excellence in Nigeria.

New Haven Secondary School is the 11th school to benefit from Stanbic IBTC’s structured approach to educational development across Nigeria, as the programme continues to showcase the institution’s leadership in corporate social responsibility, aligning with Nigeria’s educational goals and driving sustainable growth and development through targeted educational improvements.

It was gathered that the company renovated a block of classrooms and administrative offices, installed a computer laboratory equipped with 20 computers and dedicated workstations, provided classroom furniture, and constructed modern sanitation facilities for children studying in the school.

The facilities, which were handed over in a ceremony recently, will provide students with greater access to technology; support the development of practical digital skills needed for learning and future opportunities; and provide access to sanitary conditions necessary for healthy and hygienic environments, fundamental to optimal academic performance.

With classrooms designed to accommodate up to 40 students each, the upgraded facilities will support improved teaching and learning outcomes for more than 500 students and staff.

“At Stanbic IBTC, we firmly believe that investing in education is investing in the future of our nation. By providing our students with the right tools and a conducive learning environment, we are nurturing the innovators, leaders, and changemakers of tomorrow.

“This achievement represents another step forward in our commitment to transforming educational landscapes across Nigeria. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that all students have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive,” the chief executive of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Mr Chuma Nwokocha, represented by the Head of Commercial Banking South, Business & Commercial Banking at Stanbic IBTC Bank, Nnaemeka Obasi, stated.

The initiative further expanded into intellectual and physical development with the establishment of a mini-library, designed to cultivate a rigorous reading culture and support independent research.

To promote physical wellness and teamwork, a volleyball court was constructed, and 60 trees were planted across the school premises to encourage environmental sustainability and awareness.