At FirstBank, we have been committed to nation-building for over 126 years. Our goal is to move one million students to e-learning by partnering to provide access to e-learning solutions to close the gap due to closure of educational institutions resulting from COVID-19 crisis which has kept children idle.
First Bank of Nigeria Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
Private sector company
Established : 1894
Education and COVID-19 Response
https://www.firstbanknigeria.com
Objectives
Flagship
FirstBank is committed to providing students the opportunities to get e-learning solutions. With a target to move one million students to the e-learning, the initiative is designed to close the gap created by the indefinite closure of all educational institutions nationwide due to the COVID-19 crisis which has kept children idle. Children can easily be forgotten at this time, hence it is important to meet their needs and ensure they remain engaged so they can compete favorably with their peers internationally.
We are building educational partnerships (including IBM; Lagos State Government/Roducate; Curious Learning) that offer students the opportunities to get e-learning solutions including Government accredited curriculum-based content and complimentary content for the students in primary, secondary and tertiary schools; accessed online or offline through low-end devices.
Regional Focus
Africa
Countries of Interest
Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Commitment
At FirstBank, we are committed to nation-building and have been driving sustainable social, economic and environmental growth for over 126 years of our existence. Our community development initiatives are anchored on our strategic Education, Health and Welfare pillars. Our engagement in sustainable business practices is based on our promise of enhancing economic development for the present and future generations.
Under the Education pillar is E-Learning initiative.
The e-learning offering provides students the opportunities to get e-learning solutions. With a target to move one million students to the e-learning, the initiative is designed to close the gap created by the indefinite closure of all educational institutions nationwide due to the COVID-19 crisis which has kept children idle. Children can easily be forgotten at this time, hence it is important to meet their needs and ensure they remain engaged so they can compete favorably with their peers internationally.
We are building educational partnerships (including IBM; Lagos State Government/Roducate; Curious Learning) that offer students the opportunities to get e-learning solutions including Government accredited curriculum-based content and complimentary content for the students in primary, secondary and tertiary schools; accessed online or offline through low-end devices. Over 80,000 students have been impacted.
Action areas
Learner Wellbeing
Universal Connectivity
Digital Learning Content
Capacity Development
Advocacy and Communication
Contacts
Primary Contact
Mr. Ismail Omamegbe