Union Bank’s Edu360 Sustains Support for Greensprings Football Academy

The five-day training camp provided an opportunity for children aged 5 to 17 to receive expert coaching from top international coaches affiliated with the West Bromwich Albion Football Club, Dutch Football Association and the English Football League (EFL), alongside support from coaches from the Lagos State Football Association and Nigerian football legend, Mr Victor Ikpeba, fondly called The Prince of Monaco.

The bank threw its weight behind the academy through its Edu360 initiative designed to fuel future stars in the country and foster youth development and quality education through initiatives like the GreenSprings Football Academy.

The Greensprings Football Academy has a proven record of producing professional players, with some graduates playing for the Under-17 National Team of Nigeria.

This year, the top students, Alabi Aliami and Ayodeji Boluwatife, were awarded additional virtual training sessions with the coaches, amongst other benefits.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, which witnessed notable guests from the football community, including Lagos State FA Chairman, Mr Laimeed Gafar, with Samuel Jake Whitmore, Jordan Hall and Owen Jones, West Bromwich Albion coaches, the Lead External Communications for Union Bank, Bukola Ayeni, said, “Union Bank is a sponsor in the Greenspring Football Academy under our Edu360 initiative, which aligns with one of our core values of being community focused.

“Edu360 is the bank’s initiative to promote quality education, whether formal or informal, which includes sports and supports SDG 4 on Quality Education.

“With 108 years of legacy of being Nigeria’s most reliable and trusted partner, the bank’s Edu360 Initiative demonstrates our unwavering commitment to investing in the leaders of today and tomorrow.”

Also, the chief executive of Greensprings School, Mrs Lai Koiki, said, “We are being future-ready, we are preparing the youth for the future for football and leadership.”