First Bank of Nigeria Limited has reiterated its commitment to youth empowerment.
It restated this commitment during its commemoration of the 2022 International Youth Day, globally celebrated on August 12, and themed ‘Intergenerational solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages’.
International Youth Day is commemorated every August 12, bringing youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrating the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society.
The day also amplifies the message that action is needed across all generations to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) without leaving anyone behind.
Leading up to the day, FirstBank dedicated the week of August 8-12 to the commemoration with a lineup of activities to reiterate its commitment to youth empowerment.
As a bank renowned for its role in developing the economy through sustainable employment and entrepreneurship endeavours, the 2022 edition of the youth week promoted economic empowerment and employment, digital technology and education as its focus during the celebration, it said in a statement.
The Youth Week comprises various activities, including a fashion illustration workshop, design skill training, Gen Z/millennial webinar and many more exciting activities, giving participants opportunities to win various exciting gift items.
Commemorating the Youth Week, Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, said: ‘’We remain committed to celebrating the younger demography whose voices, actions, vigour, and tireless participation in the political, economic, and social activities have continued to birth major contributions towards the sustainable development of Africa and the world at large. The planned activities will promote better collaboration and solidarity across generations to foster successful and equitable relationships, and partnerships thereby ensuring “no one is left behind” and empowering everyone to leverage their full potential toward achieving the much-desired Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
“This Youth demographic has a striking significance for us at FirstBank with the Millennials and Gen Zs constituting almost 60 per cent of our workforce. This shows that youths are an integral part of our organisation and every country where we operate.”
