Keystone Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing education in Nigeria by completing a major renovation project at St. Jude Secondary School in Ihiala, Anambra State. The project, executed under its Educational Support Initiative, included the refurbishment and equipping of a block of classrooms, an administrative building, a school hall, and science laboratories.
At the commissioning and handover event on Saturday, Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo expressed deep appreciation to the bank for its contribution to the development of education infrastructure. He described the project as a powerful example of public-private partnership that aligns with his administration’s priorities in education and health.
“Without education, no nation can make meaningful progress. What Keystone Bank has done today truly touched my heart,” Governor Soludo said. “Every classroom we build, every child we empower, and every teacher we support brings us one step closer to the prosperous and enlightened Anambra of our dreams.”
The governor commended the bank’s leadership and urged more private sector players to emulate the initiative, stressing that education remains the foundation of human capital development.
Speaking at the event, the Chairman of Keystone Bank, Ada Chukwudozie, reaffirmed the bank’s dedication to supporting educational and social development across Nigeria.
“At Keystone Bank, we believe that true progress begins in the classroom,” she said. “Education is not just about buildings or infrastructure; it’s about creating an environment where dreams can grow and young people can realise their full potential.”
Also addressing the gathering, the bank’s Managing Director and CEO, Hassan Imam, described education as the cornerstone of national progress. He noted that the project was part of Keystone Bank’s contribution to supporting the governor’s education vision for the state.
“To the students, it is our hope that within these walls, you will dream big, study hard, and strive for excellence. The future of Nigeria is in your hands,” Imam said.
The event was attended by top government officials, including Anambra State Commissioner for Education Ngozi Chuma Udeh, Commissioner for Industry Christian Udechukwu, Ihiala community leaders, and members of the state legislature.
The project stands as a model of how private sector involvement can significantly boost educational infrastructure and improve learning outcomes in Nigerian communities.