Access Bank Plc in collaboration with Fifth Chukker and UNICEF is poised to host the much-anticipated Access Bank UK Charity Polo Day 2025 on Saturday, July 12, at the esteemed Guards Polo Club.
The event promises to blend philanthropy with elegance, while advocating for the vital cause of providing education to underprivileged children in Nigeria.
Over the past decade, this annual charity event has emerged as a cornerstone of Access Bank’s unwavering commitment to sustainable community development, particularly in the realm of inclusive education. The initiative has successfully established and equipped classroom blocks in Kaduna State, positively impacting the lives of 14,000 children by providing them with crucial opportunities for learning and growth.
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings, stated, “This is a platform that unites global changemakers around one common cause: investing in the future of Africa through education. The partnership with Fifth Chukker and UNICEF is both symbolic and transformative.”
The 2025 edition of the event is expected to attract a distinguished array of guests, including prominent philanthropists, diplomats, and industry leaders. Attendees will be treated to an exquisite polo tournament, coupled with a showcase demonstrating the tangible impact of their contributions in underserved communities.
Funds raised during this year’s event will be directed towards the construction of additional classroom blocks, the enhancement of learning environments, and the long-term educational support for children in rural Nigeria. Roosevelt Ogbonna, Group Managing Director of Access Bank, remarked, “At Access Bank, we believe education is a fundamental right. By aligning our brand with purpose, we are proud to demonstrate that financial success and social impact can and must go hand in hand.”
Jamie Simmonds, Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank UK, further emphasised the initiative’s strategic importance: “This event reflects the essence of Access Bank UK’s vision, to serve as a bridge between continents, connecting purpose with prosperity. By championing education through this platform, we reinforce our belief that empowering young minds across Africa ultimately shapes a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.”
The Access Bank UK Charity Polo Day stands as a compelling testament to how corporate leadership, global partnerships, and empathy can coalesce to foster meaningful and lasting change, from Kaduna to the UK and beyond.
