In a significant push to bridge the educational gap and empower the girl-child, Polaris Bank, in partnership with Evolve Trust Charity, extended its school essentials programme to Gbaja Girls (Junior and Senior) High School, Surulere, Lagos.
The initiative, launched in 2021, has impacted over 15,000 students across 35 public schools in nine states, providing much-needed educational materials and training.
Through this partnership, students receive school essentials such as bags, uniforms, sandals, books, and pens, alongside training in brain development techniques and emotional intelligence. The programme also includes teacher training, ensuring a sustainable learning impact in the benefiting schools.
Speaking at the event, Mrs. Abimbola Ozomah, Executive Director of Corporate and Investment Banking, Polaris Bank, reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in promoting quality education and gender equality.
“This event is not just about distributing materials but empowering girls for bigger roles. Educated girls grow into informed women, and at Polaris Bank, we are dedicated to reducing the number of out-of-school children and increasing access to quality education,” she said.
With UNESCO reporting over 10.5 million out-of-school children in Nigeria, Ozomah urged the students to embrace education as a powerful tool for transformation. “Polaris Bank will not relent in supporting this mission. Education is the most powerful tool at your disposal, and we want you to make the most of it. The future of Nigeria depends on empowered, educated young minds,” she added.
The Programme Manager of Evolve Trust Charity, Ejeh Godwin, commended Polaris Bank for its unwavering commitment since 2021, emphasizing that the partnership has expanded their reach and will bring more schools onboard this year. “We couldn’t have come this far without Polaris Bank’s support. Their dedication to this cause has allowed us to reach more students, and we look forward to expanding further,” he stated.
Expressing gratitude, Mrs. Dabiri Nwabuoku Adetoun Iyabo, Principal of Gbaja Girls Junior High School, said the intervention had boosted the morale of both students and staff. “You can see the excitement in the students. This support means the world to us, and we are incredibly grateful,” she said.
For Bankole Oreofeoluwa Emmanuella, the Assistant Senior Girl of the school, the impact of the donation is life-changing. “These items will ease our learning, and we promise to use them well. We are truly grateful to Polaris Bank,” she said.
The event concluded with an official presentation of educational materials by Polaris Bank and Evolve Trust Charity, reinforcing their commitment to shaping the future of Nigeria.
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By Lekan Olofinsusi
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