FCMB Receives Changemaker Award for Empowering Youth Through Enactus Nigeria Partnership

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has been honoured with the Changemaker Collaboration Award by Enactus Nigeria in recognition of its impactful partnership in empowering Nigerian youth. The award ceremony took place on July 3, 2025, in Lagos during Enactus Nigeria’s 25th Anniversary Gala. The honour celebrates FCMB’s role in supporting young leaders and entrepreneurs in driving positive social and economic change across the country.

Enactus Nigeria, which operates in over 30 tertiary institutions nationwide, praised FCMB for going beyond sponsorship to form a values-based collaboration. According to Michael Ajayi, the Country Manager, FCMB has consistently championed youth-led innovation, inclusion, and leadership, making a tangible difference in communities across Nigeria. He described the bank’s involvement as a model for meaningful corporate engagement.

At the event, FCMB reaffirmed its dedication to building a sustainable future through strategic partnerships. Representing the bank, Omoniyi Iyanda, Head of CSR and Sustainability, expressed gratitude for the recognition and emphasized FCMB’s belief in the power of Nigerian youth. She noted that by supporting young people with resources and leadership opportunities, FCMB is fostering inclusive economic transformation.

FCMB’s long-standing partnership with Enactus has led to the implementation of impactful student-led initiatives. Through the annual Enactus Challenge and other platforms, students have tackled real-world problems in areas such as clean energy, financial literacy, agribusiness, and gender equality. FCMB has consistently provided the tools, mentorship, and funding needed to turn ideas into solutions that benefit communities.

This recognition further cements FCMB’s reputation as a socially responsible financial institution. The bank continues to drive sustainable development and inclusive growth, not just through CSR, but through broader efforts in entrepreneurship support, financial education, and economic inclusion. FCMB’s collaboration with Enactus reflects its long-term commitment to creating a better future driven by innovation and empowered youth.