By Ayomide Otitoju
FirstBank has announced a series of nationwide engagements to commemorate the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, reaffirming its commitment to youth development, education, and community empowerment across Nigeria.
The bank said the sponsored initiatives, organised in partnership with the Nigerian Television Authority, the Nigeria Future Leaders Festival and Lexicon, are aimed at educating, inspiring, and empowering children while nurturing the next generation of leaders.
According to the bank, the celebrations will begin on May 25 with sponsorship of the NTA Abuja Children’s Day event in Abuja and the Youth Edutainment Theatre (YET) Festival in Lagos. This will be followed by support for the Nigeria Future Leaders Festival on May 26.
On May 27, FirstBank will also support the Lexicon Children’s Day Games, the NTA Channel 10 Lagos Children’s Day programme, and the NTA Yola Children’s Day Party.
The bank noted that the various programmes were designed to promote creativity, inclusion, confidence, and learning among children from diverse backgrounds.
Speaking on the initiative, Olayinka Ijabiyi, Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications at FirstBank, said the engagements align with the bank’s youth development and empowerment strategy.
“Children are the foundation of a sustainable and prosperous future. Our support for children on their special day is an intentional investment in nurturing creativity, building confidence, and empowering the next generation with opportunities they need to grow and thrive,” Ijabiyi said.
She added that the partnerships with the Nigerian Television Authority, the Nigeria Future Leaders Festival and Lexicon were aimed at creating meaningful experiences capable of inspiring future leaders across the country.
The bank stated that the Children’s Day sponsorship forms part of its broader sustainability framework, which prioritises education, health, and welfare as key pillars of its impact strategy.
It also highlighted its youth-focused products, including KidsFirst, MeFirst, and Xplore First, which are designed to promote financial literacy, encourage savings culture, and deepen financial inclusion among young people.
Beyond the Children’s Day activities, FirstBank disclosed that it would also support the ReadBug Literature Festival 2026 scheduled to hold in Abuja in July.
The bank reiterated its commitment to investing in initiatives that empower children, strengthen families, and contribute to national development.
