Keystone Bank, partner of the Lagos government in a renewed Hope agricultural support program

In a significant thrust for national development and inclusive economic growth, Keystone Bank Nigeria Limited collaborated with the State Office First Lady of Lagos, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-El, in The Renewed Hope Initiative-Agricultural Support Program (Rhi-Asp).

The Rhi-As under the guidance of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Olrelmi Tinubu aims to increase local food production through the development of skills, the supply of agricultural inputs and financial support to women and young people. It is a key component of the largest renewed hope agenda focused on food safety, economic self -sufficiency and inclusive national development.

In a statement, Keystone Bank confirmed his role as a strategic partner in the initiative, exploiting his framework of social responsibility of companies (CSR) to support the objectives of the program.

“The partnership reflects our permanent commitment for the empowerment, inclusion, innovation and fundamental values that build the nation that defined the approach led by the development of Keystone Bank,” said the bank.

Commenting on the partnership, Hassan Imam, CEO and CEO of Keystone Bank, said: “This timely and strategic collaboration aligns our mission of socially responsible institution. We praise the first women of the state of the Federation and Lagos for supporting this initiative and creating a platform in which the synergy-private can truly serve the people.”

Even speaking, Mrs. Helen Maiyegun, the head of management, Lagos and West, observed: “We are honored to support the renewed agricultural support program of hope. This initiative resonates with our CSR strategy and our belief in enhancing women and young people to guide the agricultural transformation of Nigeria.”

The involvement of Keystone Bank will cover the areas including financial inclusion, agricultural development and the formation of Empowerment, strengthening its role of progressive institution engaged in the intersection of finance, social impact and national development.