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External Investments:
Step-Up Green Initiative:
Access Bank supported Green Impact International – a global eco-ad-
vocacy organization aimed at creating a movement of environmentally
conscious individuals across nations. The support enabled Green Impact
International to carry out a programme targeted at training 100 volunteers
on eco-smart orientations and a subsequent follow-up project on the
engagement of the trainees in reaching out to students in 50 Secondary
Schools. The training was in tandem with the establishment of green clubs
and green spaces within 10 of the selected schools.
Goal 8: Promote sus- the ready.Set.Work Initiative: Access Bank partnered with Lagos State
Decent Work and tained, inclusive, Government on the Ready.Set.Work initiative to train 500 undergraduates
Economic Growth and sustainable from tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This ongoing programme adequately
economic growth, equipped the students with the right skillset to excel in the corporate and
full and productive entrepreneurial world. Selected participants of the programme have also
employment and been placed on a 6-month internship programme in Access Bank to give
decent work for all. them a hands-on work experience that will give them the competitive
advantage in securing their future.

Through our partnership with ACT Foundation we have been able to
promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth through
initiatives such as:

FATE Foundation-Aspiring Entrepreneurs Programme (AEP): The objec-
tive of the AEP is to create enterprises, businesses and eventually markets,
which will inevitably grow economies. Over 60 Aspiring Entrepreneurs were
trained on the Nigeria business environment, building and running a suc-
cessful business and provided with mentoring and business support.

Junior Achievement Nigeria Tomorrow’s Leaders Today: The project
involved supplementary economic and educational programmes in the ar-
eas of financial literacy and entrepreneurship provided for senior secondary
school students. Over 2,070 secondary school students in two states were
inspired and engaged in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, mentoring and
leadership

FREEDOM Foundation - Empowerment Zones:
This is a program for young women and men aged 15-35 who reside in
Lagos and are committed to acquiring skills and vocational training. Over
100 aspiring entrepreneurs were trained in soap-making, computer skills,
hair cutting, baking, make-up and hairdressing.

WIMBIZ: The training aims to develop capacity of female entrepreneurs to
lead and build sustainable businesses that will attract investments and con-
tribute to economic development. Over 60 entrepreneurs were supported
to:
• Identify business gaps

• Enhance leadership skills
• Develop strategies
• Set up sustainable business structure.

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