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FirstBank Organises Free Eye Tests for Women

December 25, 2019 4:32 am

FirstBank Nigeria Limited, in partnership with the International Women Society (IWS) and Vision Spring, has organised a free eye check and the provision of medicated glasses for over 500 women, notably widows.

The event which was part of the bank’s ‘Start Performing Acts of Random Kindness’ (SPARK) initiative coincided with the ‘Giving Tuesday,’ a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organisations to encourage philanthropy and celebrate generosity.

Speaking at the event, the Group Executive, Energy and Infrastructure, FirstBank, Mrs. Bashirat Odunewu, said the bank’s corporate responsibility and sustainability activities aligns with the objectives …

SPARK programme: FirstBank to empower 500 widows

July 5, 2019 12:21 am

First Bank of Nigeria Limited says it will scale up its empowerment of widows to 500 before the end of the year.

The bank, which provided funding to the widows to grow their micro-medium scale businesses, has empowered 125 widows as identified by the International Women Society (IWS).

Mrs Bashirat Odunewu, the Group Executive, International Banking Group (ITBG), said this at the 125 widows’ endowment empowerment programme in commemoration of FirstBank 125th Anniversary in Lagos,

She said the bank’s partnership with IWS was designed to further the empowerment of women, especially widows, as part of activities marking 2019 Corporate Responsibility …