3,000 Kids, One Goal: Polaris Bank Lights Up Ajegunle

Polaris Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading digital commercial banks, has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to community development and youth empowerment by sponsoring the 2025 edition of the Maracana Children’s Fest in Ajegunle, Lagos.

The vibrant event, promoted by the Nathaniel Idowu Foundation and hosted at the iconic Maracana Stadium, drew a crowd of over 3,000 children, comprising primary and secondary school students, their families, and community leaders.

The festival was a colourful celebration of sportsmanship, creativity, and social inclusion, offering children a rare opportunity to engage, learn, and be inspired. As a major sponsor, Polaris Bank’s support extended beyond finances, it provided meals, palliative food packages, and functional mementoes for the participants and their families, reinforcing the bank’s ethos of touching lives in underserved communities.

Speaking on the Bank’s involvement, Polaris Bank Managing Director Kayode Lawal, represented by the Head of Brand Management & Corporate Communication, Rasheed Bolarinwa, said:

 “We are proud to support the Maracana Children’s Fest and contribute to such a meaningful community initiative. This event allowed us to connect with the next generation and their families, promoting both youth development and financial inclusion. Our support reflects Polaris Bank’s commitment to supporting communities and empowering young people through initiatives that align with our values.”

Adding glamour and star power to the day’s event was the attendance of seven former Super Eagles legends, whose interaction with the children stirred excitement, pride, and hope for the future. Their presence underscored the importance of sports in national unity and youth motivation.

Through its strategic sponsorship of the Maracana Children’s Fest, Polaris Bank continues to position itself as a socially responsible institution that prioritizes youth empowerment, education, and inclusive development. The Bank’s investment in such initiatives remains a key component of its broader corporate social responsibility and sustainability agenda.

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By Augustine Idoje