First Bank to celebrate corporate sustainability week with women empowerment, tree planting schemes

First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) has announced plans to celebrate its corporate responsibility and sustainability (CSR) week by supporting women and planting 30,000 trees across Nigeria.

In a statement on Tuesday, Folake Ani-Mumuney, group head of marketing and corporate communications at First Bank, said the firm’s 2024 CSR week will hold from August 19 to 24.

Ani-Mumuney said the CSR is a dedicated week that offers opportunities for employees of the First Bank Group to “give their time and resources to defined causes in line with the bank’s CR&S strategic approach”.

“This year’s edition aims to reinforce the bank’s positive outcomes of sowing seeds of kindness by empowering the lives of communities, and minimizing the environmental impact, while advancing the Bank’s contribution to the sustainable development goals (SDGs),” Ani-Mumuney said.

“The 2024 CR&S is envisioned to be an eventful week of impact, sowing the seed of kindness through the following initiatives/activities; Tree Planting- FirstBank will plant 30,000 trees across Nigeria, furthering its commitment to plant 50,000 trees by 2025 in partnership with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF).

“Women Empowerment- The bank will support Jigawa and Plateau States by driving awareness, performing surgeries, and providing post-care kits for those living with Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF).

“Visitation for Charity- FirstBank will visit orphanage homes, IDP camps, and other charities across Nigeria, SSA markets, and the UK, demonstrating kindness and empowering those at the bottom of the pyramid.

“Kind Comment- Staff and management will share kind comments throughout the week, promoting a culture of compassion and civility across the bank.”

Ani-Mumuney said the bank remains committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of customers and the communities they serve.

“Our 2024 CR&S Week is a testament to this dedication, and we are excited to amplify our efforts in enabling the giants in the lives of our communities and enhance sustainable development and community growth,” she added.

Ani-Mumuney said as the bank celebrates its CSR week, everyone is encouraged “to embrace the spirit of kindness as we come together on this special occasion to weave kindness into the fabric of our daily lives, leaving a lasting impact on one another”.