Polaris Bank Hosts Employees’ Children for Workplace Discovery, Financial Literacy

Polaris Bank has hosted children of its employees to a day of learning, fun and workplace discovery, giving the young participants an opportunity to experience the banking environment and gain a better understanding of their parents’ professional lives.

The initiative, organised under the Bank’s “Bring Your Child to Work” programme, brought together children aged six and above for a series of educational and interactive activities aimed at promoting curiosity, creativity, teamwork, networking and continuous learning.

The programme formed part of Polaris Bank’s efforts to strengthen employee engagement and foster a people-focused workplace culture in which staff members and their families feel valued and connected.

The participating children were selected through an internal trivia draw conducted among the Bank’s employees.

A major highlight of the programme was a guided tour of the Bank’s premises, during which the children visited the banking hall and various departments.

The tour offered them a first-hand experience of the banking environment and enabled them to see how different departments and teams work together to deliver banking services to customers.

The children also had the opportunity to interact with employees, ask questions and learn about the different career roles and functions within a financial institution.

Speaking during the programme, Polaris Bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kayode Lawal, welcomed the children and encouraged them to use the opportunity to learn, explore and have fun.

Lawal said the workplace should not be viewed simply as a place where adults attend meetings and sit behind desks, but as an environment where people solve problems, serve others and make meaningful contributions to society.

“At Polaris Bank, we believe that work is more than meetings and desks. It is about solving problems, helping people, making life easier, learning, and making a meaningful contribution. So, while you are here today, be curious, ask questions, learn, and most importantly, have fun,” he said.

Represented by the Head of Human Resources, Okanwaju Oyekunle, the CEO said the programme was also designed to help the children appreciate the professional responsibilities of their parents while exposing them to the possibilities available to them in the future.

He encouraged the children to remain open-minded about their career choices, noting that they could eventually pursue careers in a wide range of professions.

“Who knows? Perhaps one day, some of you will become bankers, entrepreneurs, doctors, engineers, technology experts, or even leaders of great organisations,” he said.

Another key component of the programme was an interactive financial literacy session led by Polaris Bank’s Executive Director, Corporate and Investment Banking, Abimbola Ozomah.

Ozomah introduced the children to the fundamentals of banking in a simple and engaging manner, explaining how banks operate and the role they play in the economy.

The children were taught the importance of saving money, responsible financial habits and the role of banks in helping individuals and businesses manage their finances.

The interactive nature of the session allowed the children to ask questions, share their understanding and participate actively in discussions about money and banking.

Beyond the formal learning sessions, the programme was structured to encourage the children to build friendships and interact with one another.

At different stages of the event, the participants were encouraged to share the names of people they had met, discuss what they had learnt and reflect on their experiences within the Bank.

The initiative also provided participating parents with an opportunity to give their children a glimpse into an important part of their daily lives.

By bringing their children into the workplace, employees were able to demonstrate the values associated with work, including responsibility, collaboration, service, commitment and continuous learning.

Polaris Bank said the programme also reinforced the importance of encouraging children to remain curious and inquisitive, while exposing them to different career possibilities.

For the children, the experience went beyond simply visiting the place where their parents work.

It offered them an opportunity to see their parents in their professional roles, interact with other employees, learn about banking and financial responsibility, make new friends and develop a broader understanding of the world of work.

The Bank said the “Bring Your Child to Work” programme underscored its continued focus on employee wellbeing and engagement, recognising the connection between employees’ professional responsibilities and family lives.

By creating opportunities for employees to share their workplace experiences with their families, Polaris Bank said it was continuing to promote an inclusive and people-centred culture where employees and their families could feel valued and connected.

The programme ultimately provided the children with an early introduction to the world of work while reinforcing the message that learning, curiosity, collaboration and responsible financial habits are important foundations for their future.