edition of the Access Bank Polo Day. Held in partnership with the Nigerian- based polo club Fifth Chukker, this tournament generates funds and support for UNICEF/Access Bank initiatives across Africa. Since this polo fixture was first originated, the combined efforts of UNICEF and Access Bank has not only built well-equipped schools and community boreholes in Kaduna in Nigeria but has kept more than 8,000 students in continuous education. The 2019 event was no exception, raising an incredible $2million. This money will go towards building and equipping 120 new classrooms for children in Northern Nigeria over the next three years. Speaking on the importance of this initiative on Access
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n impressive collection of Access Bank’s clients and VIP guests gathered for the fourth
Bank Day, Herbert Wigwe, Chairman of The Access Bank UK, said: “The successes in completing the first decade of trading for The Access Bank UK has been a major
milestone. Growth has been sustained at the same time as earning a reputation for innovation and flexibility. Our continuing support for the Fifth Chukker UNICEF