By Ayomide Otitoju
Access Bank PLC, in collaboration with Fifth Chukker and UNICEF, is set to host the 2025 edition of its flagship charity event—the Access Bank UK Charity Polo Day—on Saturday, July 12, at the prestigious Guards Polo Club, Windsor, United Kingdom.
This annual event, which merges philanthropy with sophistication, aims to raise vital funds for the education of underserved children in Nigeria. Over the past ten years, the initiative has helped construct and equip classroom blocks in Kaduna State, positively impacting the lives of over 14,000 children.
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings, described the event as a powerful platform for change.
“This initiative brings global changemakers together around a shared goal—investing in Africa’s future through education. Our partnership with Fifth Chukker and UNICEF continues to be both symbolic and transformative.”
The 2025 edition will host an exclusive audience of diplomats, business leaders, philanthropists, and influencers who will witness a world-class polo tournament while engaging with the tangible results of their support.
Funds raised at this year’s event will support the construction of additional classroom blocks, improve educational infrastructure, and help meet the long-term learning needs of children in rural communities.
Roosevelt Ogbonna, Group Managing Director of Access Bank, underscored the bank’s commitment to inclusive education:
“Education is a fundamental right. By aligning our business with social impact, we’re proving that profitability and purpose are not mutually exclusive.”
Jamie Simmonds, CEO of Access Bank UK, emphasized the cross-continental value of the initiative:
“This event exemplifies Access Bank UK’s mission—to bridge continents by connecting purpose with prosperity. Through our support for education, we are helping build a more inclusive and sustainable future.”
The Access Bank UK Charity Polo Day continues to exemplify how corporate leadership and global partnerships can inspire lasting social change, bridging the gap between Kaduna and Windsor—one child at a time.
