Employees of Access Bank, under the Retail Operations Group (ROG), have donated boreholes to various communities across Nigeria.
This initiative is part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts for the year and comes amid a cholera outbreak that has resulted in over 40 deaths.
Details of the Initiative:
Geographical Reach:
Boreholes and water treatment facilities were donated to communities across six geopolitical zones, including Lagos, Yola, Makurdi, Cross River, and Abia States.
The inauguration of one such facility took place in the Ogolonto Community in the Ikorodu area of Lagos.
Motivation:
The project was initiated after Access Bank employees identified the persistent challenge of accessing potable water in many communities, which increases the risk of waterborne diseases.
The CSR 2024 Chairperson, Folusho Ibeabuchi, noted that the selection of communities was based on their specific needs and the aim to provide long-term benefits.
Implementation:
The projects were funded through individual contributions from Access Bank staff.
Each facility includes a water treatment system to ensure the continuous supply of safe drinking water, helping to prevent diseases like cholera.
Employee Involvement:
Foluso Adedeji, ROG Group Head (represented by Zonal Head, Lagos 1, ROG, Adenike Jegede), emphasized the significance of CSR projects to Access Bank and its employees.
The employees’ initiative aligns with the bank’s broader CSR goals of positively impacting the communities where they operate.
Community Response:
The Baale of the Ogolonto Community, Oloruntade Fatola, expressed gratitude for the project, highlighting its importance in light of the cholera outbreak.
He encouraged community members to maintain the facilities and consider Access Bank as their preferred choice.
Access Bank’s CSR initiatives, through projects like these boreholes and water treatment facilities, demonstrate a strong commitment to improving living conditions in Nigerian communities by addressing critical public health issues and ensuring sustainable access to clean water.
