Stanbic IBTC marks 10th CSI initiative

Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a subsidiary of the Standard Bank Group, has commemorated the 10th edition of its flagship Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiative, the Together4ALimb Walk, which supports underprivileged children.

Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Dr Demola Sogunle said this hallmark event marks years of dedicated efforts towards enriching the lives of children living with limb loss and underscores Stanbic IBTC’s steadfast dedication to social responsibility.

He emphasised the crucial role businesses play in offering comprehensive support, urging them to recognise that limb loss presents a complex challenge that goes beyond the physical condition.

He highlighted the efforts of Together4ALimb, explaining how the initiative addresses both the visible and hidden obstacles faced by families.
“Businesses have a crucial role in delivering comprehensive support, recognising limb loss as a complex life challenge beyond the physical condition. Through Together4ALimb, we address both the tangible and intangible hurdles these families face,” Demola stated.

He said the initiative was engineered to spotlight and ease the challenges faced by underprivileged children suffering from limb loss, saying: “Since 2015, Together4ALimb has significantly improved the lives of children by providing them with prosthetic limbs and creating educational trust funds of N1.5m for each beneficiary.

“To this day, the initiative proudly boasts of assisting 136 beneficiaries nationwide, ensuring each child receives an annual prosthetic limb replacement until age 18. This year’s event further solidified Stanbic IBTC’s commitment by welcoming 36 children into the programme, thereby cementing Stanbic IBTC’s role in creating brighter futures for children experiencing limb loss.”
Also speaking at the event, the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, appreciated the company for the CSI initiative.

She said: “I want to sincerely appreciate Stanbic IBTC’s commitment and consistency over the years through this laudable initiative. It is imperative to note that supporting special children who have experienced limb loss either through accidents, mismanaged injuries, or congenital issues/birth defects and providing prosthetic limbs and educational trust funds for them will further assist them in realising their full potential and give them a sense of love, care, and support from society.”