Polaris Bank has empowered youths from the Ajegunle community in Lagos at the 2025 Maracana Children’s Fest.

According to a statement from the firm on Monday.

The event brought together over 3,000 primary pupils and secondary school students, their families, and community leaders.

The 2025 Maracana Children’s Fest is a grassroots event promoted by the Nathaniel Idowu Foundation and was held at the Maracana Stadium in Ajegunle, Lagos.

Polaris Bank said its support of the event highlighted its commitment to youth development and social inclusion.

Managing Director of Polaris Bank, Kayode Lawal, who was represented by the Head of Brand Management & Corporate Communication, Rasheed Bolarinwa, said, “We are proud to support the Maracana Children’s Fest and contribute to such a meaningful community initiative. This event allowed us to connect with the next generation and their families, promoting both youth development and financial inclusion. Our support for this event is a reflection of Polaris Bank’s commitment to supporting communities and empowering young people through initiatives that align with our values.”

The festival celebrated youth empowerment through sports, creativity, and community engagement. Polaris Bank provided vital support to the event, including contributions to meals, palliative food packages, and assorted functional mementoes distributed to participants and their families.

Present at the event were dignitaries, including former Super Eagles players.

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