FirstBank, West Africa’s leading financial service provider and champion of financial inclusion, has announced that its Corporate University, FirstAcademy, has been honored with the Gold Award for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change Impact at the 2025 GlobalCCU Awards held in Paris.
This prestigious recognition highlights FirstAcademy’s exceptional efforts in advancing social responsibility and climate change initiatives through innovative learning programs. The award underscores the institution’s dedication to aligning its training and development efforts with broader societal and environmental goals, reinforcing FirstBank’s commitment to sustainable development.
The GlobalCCU Awards, held every two years since 2013, celebrate excellence among corporate universities worldwide, honoring those that create significant value for people, businesses, society, and the planet. The 2025 ceremony in Paris marked yet another milestone, acknowledging institutions that are leading the way in integrating sustainability into corporate learning.
Since its inception in 2012, FirstAcademy has been instrumental in nurturing talent, promoting knowledge sharing, and fostering a culture of responsibility within FirstBank. Its focus on sustainability includes expanding climate finance offerings, embedding climate action into its operations, and developing capacity-building programs focused on environmental responsibility.
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Annick Renaud-Coulon, Founder and Chair of the GlobalCCU Awards, praised FirstAcademy: “It is a remarkable Corporate University that exemplifies leadership in social and climate change education, setting a global standard for responsible corporate learning.”
Olayinka Ijabiyi, Acting Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at FirstBank, expressed pride in the achievement: “This international recognition affirms our belief that businesses can be catalysts for positive change. Our programs are not only transforming our employees but also contributing meaningfully to societal and environmental well-being.”
As FirstAcademy continues to lead by example, it inspires corporate universities worldwide to integrate social and climate change initiatives into their core missions, fostering a more sustainable future for all.
