First Bank of Nigeria has donated sport facilities worth N44m to Queens College and Kings College in Lagos.
The bank constructed a 450-seater sports pavilion at Queens College and renovated the squash court at Kings College as part of its contribution to sport development and pupils’ well being.
First Bank’s spokesperson, Mrs. Folake Ani-Mumuney, said the bank’s interventions in the area of sports development reinforced its commitment to boosting the process of developing the minds and abilities of the nation’s future leaders.
“At First Bank, our ultimate goal is to remain a strong supporter of efforts geared towards equipping the youths with the skills required for socio-economic empowerment through support of sports development, youth engagement initiatives, endowment schemes and infrastructure development,” she said.
“Our desire is to see these strategic and need-driven youth empowerment interventions culminate in equipping our Nigerian youths for a bright future.”
The Principal of Kings College, Otunba Oladele Olapeju, commended and appreciated First Bank for its support, saying the squash court would help the pupils develop their skills in the game.
The Principal of Queens College, Mrs. E.M Osime also expressed gratitude to the bank for the new facility in her school.
