First Bank is set to commemorate Children’s Day 2026 with a series of sponsored nationwide engagements designed to educate, inspire, and empower children across Nigeria.

In a statement issued by the bank yesterday, the gesture will be reaffirming its commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders and strengthening its role in sustainable community development through its sponsorship of initiatives organised by the Nigerian Television Authority, Nigeria Future Leaders Festival, Lexicon.

It (the statement) added that the celebrations will kick off with the sponsorship of the NTA Abuja Children’s Day in Abuja and the Youth Edutainment Theatre (YET) Festival in Lagos on 25 May, followed by support for the Nigeria Future Leaders Festival on 26 May.

On 27 May, FirstBank will support multiple activities including the Lexicon Children’s Day Games, the NTA Channel 10 Lagos and the NTA Yola Children’s Day Party.

According to the statement, each of these programmes is designed to foster creativity, inclusion, and confidence among children from diverse backgrounds, while promoting learning and aspiration.

Commenting on the bank’s support for the initiatives, the bank’s Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Mr. Olayinka Ijabiyi, noted that the engagements align with the Bank’s strategy on youth development and empowerment.

He said: “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.

“We are happy to partner with the Nigerian Television Authority, Nigeria Future Leaders Festival and Lexicon on these engagements, to create meaningful experiences that inspire tomorrow’s leaders across the country.”