Union Bank of Nigeria, through its employee volunteering programme known as UnionCares, has commissioned a group of corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects at Ansar-Ud-Deen Primary School in Ebute-Metta, Lagos.

The initiative, conceived and executed entirely by the bank’s 2022–2024 management trainee cohort, delivers tangible, lasting improvements to one of Lagos’s underserved learning communities.

The project delivers new toilet facilities for both teachers and students, renovated classrooms, a functional borehole providing access to clean water, a generating set to ensure an uninterrupted power supply, and a range of educational materials for students.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer at Union Bank, Olufunmilola Aluko, underscored the significance of the initiative:

“This project is proof of what happens when young professionals are trusted with purpose. Our 2022–2024 management trainees did not just complete a CSR mandate — they identified a need, rallied around it, and delivered real change for real children.

“At Union Bank, we believe impact begins from within and UnionCares exists to channel the talent and passion of our people into communities that need it most.”

The commissioning reflects Union Bank’s broader commitment to social development, particularly in underserved communities. By embedding CSR into the employee experience, from entry-level trainees to senior leadership, the Bank is cultivating a culture where purpose and performance go hand in hand.