FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced the commencement of its 2025 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) Week.
The event, scheduled to hold from October 27 to November 1, 2025, is in its ninth year and reflects the Bank’s commitment to community empowerment, environmental stewardship, and the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Through the ‘Start Performing Acts of Random Kindness’ (SPARK) initiative, FirstBank continues to build on its legacy of sowing seeds of kindness, with a focus on uplifting communities and reducing environmental impact.
During CR&S Week, the Bank will mobilize employees across its global network to dedicate their time and resources to meaningful causes aligned with the Bank’s sustainability strategy.
FirstBank plans to plant at least 20,000 trees in partnership with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF) to support Nigeria’s 2060 decarbonization agenda.
This effort builds on the Bank’s pledge to plant 50,000 trees by 2025, with 31,000 trees successfully planted over the past two years.
The Bank will also collaborate with Borno and Katsina States to raise and provide medical interventions for women living with Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF).
Throughout the week, FirstBank staff will be inspired to share messages of kindness, fostering a culture of compassion, civility, and empathy across the Bank.
The programme will feature themed webinars centered on the SPARK initiative, as well as school engagements designed to instill the values of generosity and social responsibility in younger generations.
The week will culminate in visits to orphanage homes, internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, and charitable organizations across Nigeria, sub-Saharan Africa, and the UK, demonstrating kindness and empowering those at the bottom of the pyramid.
FirstBank’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in its strategic pillars, which include community empowerment, environmental stewardship, and support for the SDGs.
The Bank’s CR&S Week has evolved into a platform that mobilizes stakeholders and non-customers alike to champion causes that uplift lives, protect the environment, and promote inclusive development.
FirstBank is a leading financial services provider in Africa, with a presence in Nigeria, UK, and sub-Saharan Africa.
The Bank is committed to providing comprehensive financial services to individuals and businesses, while promoting digital payment and innovation in the financial sector.
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