Enactus awards FCMB for driving Youth-led social impact across Nigeria

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has received the Changemaker Collaboration Award from Enactus Nigeria, in recognition of its sustained commitment to youth-led innovation and community development.

The honour was conferred on July 3, 2025, at the 25th Anniversary Gala and Awards ceremony of Enactus Nigeria in Lagos.

Enactus is a global non-profit present in over 30 Nigerian tertiary institutions, empowering students to create innovative solutions to real-world challenges through entrepreneurial action.

Speaking at the event, Michael Ajayi, Country Manager of Enactus Nigeria, praised FCMB for its hands-on approach and deep alignment with the organisation’s values:

“FCMB’s unwavering commitment to the Enactus movement has gone beyond sponsorship—it is a true collaboration rooted in shared values of innovation, inclusion, and youth empowerment. The bank’s belief in the potential of Nigerian students has helped us deliver measurable impact in dozens of communities. FCMB has shown what it means to be a changemaker, not just in word, but in action.”

Representing FCMB at the ceremony, Omoniyi Iyanda, Head of CSR and Sustainability, reiterated the bank’s mission to foster inclusive and sustainable growth:

“We are honoured to receive this recognition from Enactus Nigeria, an organisation whose work aligns with FCMB’s purpose of fostering inclusive and sustainable growth. Our partnership with Enactus reflects our belief in young Nigerians as catalysts for economic transformation. By equipping them with skills, resources, and a platform to lead social change, we are building a future where innovation drives prosperity for all.”

Over the years, FCMB has helped expand Enactus Nigeria’s reach, providing critical support for capacity building, innovation, and youth entrepreneurship. Through initiatives like the Enactus Challenge, the bank has enabled students to transform ideas into impactful projects tackling key development areas such as clean energy, agribusiness, financial literacy, and gender inclusion.

The award reaffirms FCMB’s status as one of Nigeria’s most socially responsible financial institutions. Beyond corporate social responsibility, the bank actively promotes economic inclusion—supporting individuals, students, and small businesses with tools, training, and access to opportunities that fuel long-term prosperity.