In a bid to ease the financial burden of preparing children for the new academic session, Alert Microfinance Bank, a member of Alert Group, has supported 100 pupils across two schools in Lagos State with essential educational materials.
The initiative, implemented under the bank’s Back-to-School Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, benefited 50 pupils each from IPHY Kiddies School, Ebute-Metta, and Rock of Ages School, Ikorodu.
The intervention, according to the bank, underscores its commitment to responsible banking, community development and creating meaningful social impact in communities where its customers live and operate.
Each beneficiary received a back-to-school package containing a school bag, exercise books, writing materials, a mathematical set and a reusable water bottle.
The bank said the initiative was designed to help reduce some of the costs associated with preparing children for a new school term, while ensuring that pupils have access to basic learning materials needed for effective participation in school.
Speaking during the exercise, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Alert Microfinance Bank, Raji Saheed, said the initiative reflected the bank’s belief that its relationship with customers should extend beyond financial services to creating positive impact in the communities it serves.
“At Alert, we believe that our responsibility goes beyond providing financial solutions. The communities and businesses we serve are important partners in our growth, and we are committed to creating opportunities that positively affect the lives of people around them,” he said.
Also speaking, the Chief Marketing Officer, Alert Group, Kayode Abraham, described education as one of the most important investments in the future, noting that the initiative was aimed at giving the beneficiaries greater confidence as they return to school.
“Education remains one of the most important investments we can make in the future. Through this initiative, Alert is supporting these children with some of the tools they need to learn with greater confidence as they return to school.
“This intervention demonstrates our philosophy of turning customer relationships into tangible community impact, captured in the idea: ‘Bank with Us, Grow with Us, Give Back Together,’” Abraham said.
At IPHY Kiddies School, representatives of the institution expressed appreciation to the bank for the gesture, describing it as timely support for the pupils and their families.
The Proprietress of IPHY Kiddies School, Mrs Okeke Anna Ifunaya, said the materials would provide meaningful support to both the pupils and their parents ahead of the new academic session.
“We appreciate Alert Microfinance Bank for this thoughtful intervention. The materials will be useful to the children and will also provide meaningful support to their parents as they prepare for the new school session,” she said.
Similarly, the management of Rock of Ages School commended the bank for extending its relationship with the institution beyond banking services to an initiative that directly benefits the children.
Alert Microfinance Bank said it would continue to identify opportunities to create value in the communities it serves, particularly through initiatives focused on education, financial inclusion, enterprise development and sustainable community growth.
The bank added that its Back-to-School programme forms part of its broader commitment to combining financial empowerment with measurable social impact, while building lasting relationships with customers and communities.
Alert Microfinance Bank is a financial institution with a national licence, committed to providing accessible financial solutions to individuals and businesses while promoting financial inclusion, enterprise development and sustainable economic growth.
