FirstBank has announced a series of nationwide Children’s Day 2026 engagements aimed at educating, inspiring, and empowering young Nigerians through strategic partnerships and youth-focused initiatives.
As part of the celebration, the bank is sponsoring programmes organised by the Nigerian Television Authority, the Nigeria Future Leaders Festival, and Lexicon, reinforcing its commitment to youth development, financial inclusion, and sustainable community impact.
The Children’s Day activities will begin on May 25 with FirstBank’s sponsorship of the NTA Abuja Children’s Day celebration in Abuja and the Youth Edutainment Theatre (YET) Festival in Lagos.
This will be followed by support for the Nigeria Future Leaders Festival on May 26, while multiple engagements are scheduled for May 27, including the Lexicon Children’s Day Games, the NTA Channel 10 Lagos Children’s Day event, and the NTA Yola Children’s Day Party.
According to the bank, the various programmes are designed to encourage creativity, confidence, inclusion, and aspiration among children from different backgrounds, while also promoting learning and leadership development.
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Speaking on the initiative, Olayinka Ijabiyi said the engagements align with the bank’s long-term strategy around youth empowerment and nation-building.
“Children are the foundation of a sustainable and prosperous future. Our support for children on their special day is an intentional investment in nurturing creativity, building confidence, and empowering the next generation with opportunities they need to grow and thrive,” he said.
Ijabiyi added that FirstBank is proud to partner with the Nigerian Television Authority, Nigeria Future Leaders Festival, and Lexicon to create meaningful experiences capable of inspiring tomorrow’s leaders across the country.
Through the initiative, FirstBank continues to strengthen its role in supporting educational, developmental, and community-focused programmes that contribute to long-term social and economic progress in Nigeria.
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