Polaris Bank has hosted children of its employees to a day of fun, learning and workplace discovery under its “Bring Your Child to Work” programme.
The initiative, which welcomed children aged six years and above, gave them an opportunity to visit their parents’ workplace, meet colleagues and gain insight into their parents’ professional responsibilities.
The children participated in activities promoting creativity, teamwork, networking and curiosity, including a guided tour of the bank’s banking hall and various departments.
Speaking at the event, Polaris Bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kayode Lawal, encouraged the children to ask questions, learn and enjoy the experience.
The programme also featured an interactive session led by the bank’s Executive Director, Corporate and Investment Banking, Abimbola Ozomah, who introduced the children to the fundamentals of banking.
The participants learnt about how banks operate, the importance of saving and responsible financial habits, as well as the role of banks in supporting individuals and businesses.
The bank said the initiative also provided parents with an opportunity to share an important part of their professional lives with their children while promoting values such as responsibility, collaboration, service and continuous learning.
Polaris Bank said the programme reflects its continued commitment to employee wellbeing and engagement, as well as fostering an inclusive and people-focused workplac
The CEO, who was represented by the Head of Human Resources, Okanwaju Oyekunle, said the programme was designed to help the children understand their parents’ professional lives and inspire them to explore different career possibilities.
The children also participated in an interactive session led by the bank’s Executive Director, Corporate and Investment Banking, Abimbola Ozomah, who introduced them to the fundamentals of banking.
They learnt about how banks operate, the importance of saving and responsible financial habits, as well as the role banks play in helping individuals and businesses manage their finances.
The initiative also provided participating parents with an opportunity to share an important part of their daily lives with their children while reinforcing lessons on responsibility, collaboration, service and continuous learning.
Polaris Bank said the “Bring Your Child to Work” programme reflects its continued focus on employee wellbeing and engagement, while promoting an inclusive and people-focused workplace.