Union Bank Marks 2026 International Day of the Boy Child with School Outreach in Lagos

Union Bank has marked 2026 International Day of the Boy Child with School Outreach in Lagos.

 

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Union Bank of Nigeria has commemorated the 2026 International Day of the Boy Child with a special outreach programme aimed at supporting education and youth development in Lagos State.

 

As part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives, the bank visited CMS Grammar School in Bariga, one of Nigeria’s oldest and most prestigious boys’ secondary schools, to engage with students and school authorities on opportunities for educational support and collaboration.

 

The Union Bank delegation was led by the bank’s Head of Corporate Banking, Ali Kadiri, who is also an alumnus of the institution.

 

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During the visit, the bank donated educational materials, including books and school bags, as part of efforts to encourage academic excellence and student development.

 

The initiative also extended to students of Methodist Boys High School, who, alongside CMS Grammar School students, were hosted at Union Bank’s headquarters in Marina, Lagos.

 

At the event, the bank organised a special programme designed to equip the students with practical knowledge and lifelong skills to support their personal growth, academic progress, and future ambitions.

 

Speaking during the engagement, Kadiri praised the school management for its long-standing commitment to academic excellence and character building among students.

 

“I am delighted by the school management’s sustained commitment to nurturing and developing the next generation of male leaders. As an alumnus of this distinguished institution, I am encouraged by the remarkable progress it has made in advancing both the academic and character development of these young men,” he said.

 

He added that Union Bank remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote the growth, wellbeing, and future success of young boys across the country.

 

The bank stated that the programme aligns with its broader commitment to inclusive education and youth empowerment, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 4, which advocates equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all.