The spirit of Children’s Day came alive at the 2026 Access Bank/UNICEF Charity Shield Polo Tournament as pupils and students of the Access Bank Fifth Chukker School took the centrestage at the yearly sporting and charity event.

In a colourful celebration held at the Fifth Chukker Polo & Country Club, Kaduna, over 1,000 pupils, students, and teachers participated in cultural performances, drama presentations, music, games, drawings, and paintings, sharing powerful messages such as “Stop Child Abuse” and “We Are the Stars of the Future.”

Leading the Access Bank delegation, Chairman of Access Bank Plc, Mrs. Ifeyinwa Osime, expressed delight at the outstanding performances and reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to using the charity platform to create opportunities for underprivileged children through education.

Osime noted that the Access Bank/Fifth Chukker partnership continues to transform lives by expanding access to quality education and supporting the development of rural communities.

According to her, the initiative has successfully funded the construction of classroom blocks in Kaduna, significantly improving learning conditions for thousands of children. With an additional 60 classrooms recently completed, bringing the total number of classrooms delivered through the project to 120, the programme continues to make a tangible impact on educational outcomes across beneficiary communities.

“We remain committed to promoting sustainable development through quality education and initiatives that positively impact lives and communities,” she said.