Access Bank PLC, in partnership with Fifth Chukker, and UNICEF, is set to host the Access Bank UK Charity Polo Day 2025 on Saturday, July 12 at the prestigious Guards Polo Club, Windsor, United Kingdom. The event brings together philanthropy, elegance, and global advocacy to raise funds for the education of underprivileged children in Nigeria.
This annual charity event has become a hallmark of Access Bank’s enduring
commitment to sustainable community development, particularly in inclusive education.
Over the past decade, this initiative has helped build and equip classroom blocks in
Kaduna State, directly impacting the lives of 14,000 children, and offering them a path
to learning, growth, and opportunity.
According to Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings, “This is a
platform that unites global changemakers around one common cause: investing in the
future of Africa through education. The partnership with Fifth Chukker and UNICEF is
symbolic and transformative.”
The 2025 edition will host a distinguished gathering of guests, including high-profile
philanthropists, diplomats, captains of industry, among others. Guests will enjoy an
exquisite polo tournament and a showcase of the real impact their support is making in
underserved communities.
In collaboration with UNICEF, funds raised at this year’s event will go towards
constructing additional classroom blocks, enhancing learning environments, and
supporting the long-term educational needs of children in rural Nigeria.
Roosevelt Ogbonna, Group Managing Director of Access Bank, added: “At Access
Bank, we believe education is a fundamental right. By aligning our brand with purpose,
we are proud to demonstrate that financial success and social impact can and must go
hand in hand.”
Also, Jamie Simmonds, Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank UK, emphasised
the strategic significance of the initiative: “This event reflects the essence of Access
Bank UK’s vision, to serve as a bridge between continents, connecting purpose with
prosperity. By championing education through this platform, we reinforce our belief that
empowering young minds across Africa ultimately shapes a more inclusive and
sustainable future for all.”
