DEVELOPING OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION, HEALTH & WELFARE INITIATIVES
At FirstBank, we are committed to nation building and have been driving sustainable social, economic and environmental growth for over 125 years of existence. Our community development initiatives are anchored on our strategic Education, Health and Welfare pillars. Our engagement in sustainable business practices is based on our promise to enhancing economic development and ensure economic stability for the present and future generation.
Our key programmes include; FutureFirst programme; Infrastructure Development programme; Start Performing Acts of Random Kindness (SPARK); and Employee Giving and Volunteering Programme.
FutureFirst Programme
There is no doubt that at FirstBank, the future is our most present priority. It is on this premise coupled with our commitment to promote financial inclusion in the country that we have consistently been implementing the ‘FutureFirst” programme.
CFA Universities Ethics Challenge and Samuel Asabia Chair on Business Ethics
To demonstrate the Bank’s commitment to ethics, professional excellence; capacity building and inclusive growth of Nigerians as well as support youth education and drive nation building, the Bank partnered with CFA Society in its yearly Universities Ethics Challenge.
Infrastructural Development Programme
FirstBank Infrastructural Development programme promotes and supports infrastructure development. Some of the identified areas of support include provision of infrastructure facilities to: schools, hospitals and environment
Start Performing Acts of Random Kindness (SPARK)
SPARK is an initiative that focuses on creating and reinforcing a consciousness/mindset of showing compassion, empathy; as well as giving to others aimed at inspiring people to make a difference
Celebrating Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Week
As part of the Employee Giving and Volunteering programme FirstBank commenced a week celebration of its annual Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) initiatives.
Employee Giving and Volunteering
Our Employee Giving and Volunteering program was set up to encourage employees to give back to the community and to instill the integral corporate culture of giving.