Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a member of Standard Bank Group on Saturday, November 25th, 2023 held the ninth edition of its annual flagship corporate social investment initiative, the Together4ALimb Walk at its head office, Walter Carrington, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
The event witnessed a massive turnout, it started with a workout which saw members and staff of the organisation, including the top management officials – Dr. Demola Sogunle, Executive Director, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Wole Adeniyi, Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Bank; Nike Bajomo, Executive Director, Business Development, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers; Kola Lawal, Chief Risk Officer, Stanbic IBTC Holdings; Olu Delano, Executive Director, Consumer and High Network Clients, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Elunne Anosike, Country Head and Culture, Stanbic IBTC Holdings; Charles Omoira, Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Trustees, all present.
The children with limb loss were not left out as they also took part in the exercise routine joyfully. The routine was well coordinated by a female trainer.
Immediately after the workout, Dr. Demola Sogunle with his team led the people in a walk that started from the bank’s head office at Walter Carrington to Law School and back to Walter Carrington.
The men of the Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) and the Nigeria Police Force were on ground to manage the free flow of traffic and the safety of the people.
The Executive Director, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Dr. Demola Sogunle, during his speech, acknowledged the presence of the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu and the Consulate of German Embassy, and other dignitaries.
He said; “Today marks the 9th annual Together4ALimb edition, ever since the program started it has been very important and key aspect of the bank. Today is a word for hope, a promising future and believe that they have a fulfilling life and a happy one.”
“We have continuously be supporting children without limb with limb replacement until the beneficiaries reach the age of 18. The initiative has transformed the lives of 100 children, and this year we intend to do 45 limb beneficiary which forms the largest intake that we ever had in history. We have 50 beneficiaries across the country from the 36 states.”
“Each child will receive a Stanbic IBTC education fund of N1.5 million empowerment with access to quality education.”
However, in her speech, the First Lady of Lagos State, Her Excellency, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by Mrs. Oyindamola Ogunsanwo, applauded the effort and commitment of Stanbic IBTC Holdings’ initiative and its laudable project for supporting children with limbs loss and support through the educational Trust Fund.
She said; “The project will go a longway for the children that benefitted from the program and will do something for their family. The initiative is targeting on one of the three pillars of the theme’s agenda in providing educational support for young ones and vulnerable children in the society.”
“I am calling on other corporate organisations to take a que from the initiative from Stanbic IBTC Holdings that will impact lives for the vulnerable people in the society,” she concluded.
Also, the Managing Director, Ifean Health, Ejike Kalu, said; “What Stanbic IBTC has done today is a milestone. As partners we have provided 100 children with prosthetic limbs from 36 states including the FCT, Abuja and 45 children now have a trust fund to go back to school. Stanbic IBTC has been the only bank sponsoring this laudable project.”
