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FirstBank Brands 16,000 LAWMA Sweepers’ Uniforms 

Its a collaboration that has come to stay, as we are committed to it. We will continue to support the environment, as it goes beyond benefit for the bank. It is about supporting to achieve a clean a environment.

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has branded  the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) sweepers uniforms to improve visibility and safety of the sweepers. 

Speaking during the unveiling of 16,000 sweepers uniforms branded by FirstBank for LAWMA Sweepers in Lagos, Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Ibrahim Odumboni, said the bank has shown its commitment to Lagos State, LAWMA sweepers and  the environment. 

He said the bank  will be coming up with products and services that will promote financial inclusion among the LAWMA sweepers and ensure they are included in the financial services net.

“I know the bank will be coming up with packages that the sweepers will benefit from, especially on financial inclusion. FirstBank is carrying its people and environment along, and contributing to the growth and development of Lagos State,” Odumboni said.

Group Executive Commercial Banking, FirstBank, Seyi Oyefeso, said the collaboration between the bank and LAWMA has come to stay. 

“Its a collaboration that has come to stay, as we are committed to it. We will continue to support the environment, as it goes beyond benefit for the bank. It is about supporting to achieve a clean a environment,”he said.

Oyefeso, who represented FirstBank Managing Director/CEO,  Adesola Adeduntan, added that a dirty environment will bring a lot of health issues, but a clean environment promotes good health. 

Continuing, Odumboni  commended FirstBank for the corporate social responsibility initiative, adding that the gesture would open a new chapter of collaboration between the two organizations.

“We are doing this to ensure that the sweepers remain very visible to motorists when they are sweeping the roads and highways. We appreciate the private sector, especially FirstBank for its support to enable us brand this uniform. We are putting smiles on the faces of our sweepers. 

He said the sweepers are now fully kitted, having their caps, shoes, and lemon green uniforms so that people cam see them from a very long distance. “I want to appreciate the Firstbank support, and also Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the uniforms,” he said. 

Also at the event are Assistant Director, Public Affairs, LAWMA, Hakeem Akinleye; Permanent Secretary – Office of the Environment,  Lagos State, Mrs. Belinda Odeneye;  Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Lagos State, Tunji Bello;   Group Head, Retail Banking Group, Lagos Island, FirstBank, Olufunke Smith ; Group Head, Retail Banking Grouo, Lagos Mainland, Oludolapo Adigun, among others.

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