Keystone Bank Limited has donated a fully renovated and equipped classroom block to the Akwa Ibom State Government at
Community Comprehensive Secondary School, Four Towns, Uyo, in a move described as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the education sector.
The commissioning ceremony, held on Tuesday, brought together state officials, Keystone Bank executives community leaders, teachers, and students.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Eucharia Ken-Agbiriogu, Directorate Head, South, Keystone Bank, said the initiative underscores the bank’s commitment to education as a driver of national development.
“At Keystone Bank, we believe that investing in education is one of the most powerful ways to contribute to the progress of our nation. This renovated school block represents what is achievable when the private and public sectors work together towards a shared vision,” she stated.
Ken-Agbiriogu further noted that the project aligns with Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda, which prioritises education and youth empowerment in Akwa Ibom State.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Secondary Education Board, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ekaette Ebong Okon, commended the bank for complementing government efforts to upgrade school infrastructure.
“Such collaborations significantly enhance our drive to provide quality education and better learning environments for students across the state,” Okon said.
For the host community, the gesture is a relief. The school’s principal, Pastor Ime Ekpo, described the renovated block as transformative.
“When I resumed here, these blocks were in the worst condition. Today, through the benevolence of Keystone Bank, the story has changed. On behalf of the entire school community, I express our deep gratitude and urge other institutions to emulate this gesture,” he said.
The project, executed under the Keystone Bank Education Support Initiative, reaffirms the bank’s long-term commitment to corporate social responsibility, particularly in education and youth development.
With this intervention, Keystone Bank joins the growing list of private sector stakeholders contributing to Nigeria’s education sector, a partnership observers say is critical to bridging infrastructure gaps in public schools.
