FirstBank lauds organisers after maiden South West Games

Impressed by the outcome of the maiden edition of the South West Games, the games’ major sponsor, FirstBank of Nigeria Limited, has pledged its continuous support to any sporting initiative that targets youths and sports development across the country.

Lagos State won the games, which closed last Friday, with a total of 14 gold medals, five silver and two bronze medals.

Reflecting on the successful event, Executive Director, Retail Banking of FirstBank Seyi Oyefeso, noted that supporting sports is in line with the bank’s belief in engaging and encouraging youths to put their energy into things that are positive and rewarding.

“We will always support anything that is targeted at youths. At FirstBank, we will continue to embrace anything that engages our youth positively and things that encourage them to put their energies into things that are position and rewarding”, he said.

He, however, added that such support would not be limited to the South West alone, explaining that FirstBank is a national financial institution that operates across the states of the federation.

“If there is anything that unites the nation the most, it is sports. Therefore, it’s important for corporate Nigerians to begin to support it and encourage them to organise properly,” he added.

Oyefeso harped on the importance of catching the youth young, saying, the South West Games offers such opportunities and platforms for them to showcase their skills in an unadulterated environment for future development.

Known for its support for sports through its First@sports initiative, the bank has been a leading player in the banking sector and has consistently demonstrated its commitment to nation-building and development through sports.