At the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2024 press conference held on Friday, February 9th, 2024, Amaechi Okobi, the chief communications officer, Access Corporation PLC, shed light on the bank’s decision to sponsor the marathon.
Addressing the question of what motivated Access Bank to support the event, Okobi emphasized the platform’s celebration of Nigeria and its potential to showcase positive outcomes.
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Speaking with Sports247 in an interview, Okobi highlighted the marathon as an opportunity to demonstrate Nigeria’s capabilities and contributions on a global scale.
He underscored the event’s charitable aspect, noting Access Bank’s commitment to supporting initiatives that align with its values and promote societal well-being.
By participating in the marathon and contributing to its charitable endeavours, Access Bank aims to enhance Nigeria’s reputation and showcase its positive attributes to the world.
Additionally, Amaechi Okobi emphasized the enjoyable and engaging nature of the marathon, describing it as a fun experience for all participants.
In his words, “This platform celebrates Nigeria. This platform celebrates everyone coming to the marathon.
It’s a place of opportunity for the world to see that good things can come out of Nigeria. That’s why we are part of any organization in this country that has a charitable platform.
Through which we contribute to this cause who would be able to have the African spirit and lead and change the way the world sees us. The marathon is supposed to be a fun engagement for all participants that will enjoy it.”
Access Bank’s involvement in the event reflects its commitment to promoting positive engagement and community involvement while leveraging the platform to amplify Nigeria’s achievements and potential on the global stage.
