FirstBank provided support for the advancement of African cultural heritage through the provision of N150 million for the Cross River State Christmas Carnival, N15 million for the Royal Durbar Event of the Abuja Carnival, N8.6 million for the Maiden edition of Omen'Igbo, a Pan-Igbo Tourism and Cultural Fiesta, N5 million for the construction of the Owa-Obokun Palace, and N2.5 million for Iloko-Ijesha Town Hall Youth Development Centre. The Bank also provided support to the Zuma Film Festival, the Otuide Cultural/Musical Fiesta, the EEBI Epe Festival 2009, the University of Lagos Africaribbean Festival and the Cultural Week of St. Gregory's College, Ikoyi, all in the noble bid to promote our Nigerian and African-orientated cultural heritage.