LAGOS, Nigeria — August 13, 2026: Polaris Bank has hosted children of some of its employees to a memorable day of fun, learning and workplace discovery, as part of efforts to strengthen employee engagement and foster meaningful connections between staff and their families.
The initiative, tagged “Bring Your Child to Work,” welcomed children aged six and above, giving them an opportunity to visit their parents’ workplace, meet colleagues and gain a better understanding of their parents’ professional responsibilities.
The participating children were selected through an internal trivia draw organised for staff and took part in activities designed to encourage creativity, teamwork, interaction, networking and curiosity.
A major highlight was a guided tour of the Bank’s premises, including the banking hall and various departments. The tour provided the children with a firsthand experience of the banking environment and exposed them to the different teams and functions involved in running a financial institution.
Speaking at the event, Polaris Bank’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kayode Lawal, welcomed the children and encouraged them to embrace the opportunity to learn.
“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.”
Representing the CEO, the Head of Human Resources, Olanrewaju Oyekunle, said the programme was designed to help children understand their parents’ professional lives while inspiring them to consider the wide range of career opportunities available to them.
He encouraged the children to dream big, noting that some of them could eventually become bankers, entrepreneurs, doctors, engineers, technology experts or leaders of major organisations.
Another major attraction was an interactive financial literacy session led by the Bank’s Executive Director, Corporate & Investment Banking, Abimbola Ozomah.
During the session, the children were introduced to the fundamentals of banking in a simple and engaging manner. They learnt how banks operate, the importance of saving, responsible financial habits and the role financial institutions play in helping individuals and businesses manage their finances.
The interactive session also allowed the children to ask questions, share their understanding and engage with the facilitator and other participants.
Beyond the formal activities, the programme encouraged the children to make new friends and interact with one another. They were also given opportunities to share what they had learnt and the new connections they had made during the visit.
For participating parents, the initiative offered a unique opportunity to share an important aspect of their daily lives with their children while helping them appreciate the values of work, responsibility, collaboration and service.
The programme also reinforced the importance of curiosity and continuous learning, encouraging the children to ask questions, explore new possibilities and consider the diverse career paths open to them.
Polaris Bank said the “Bring Your Child to Work” initiative reflects its continued commitment to employee wellbeing and engagement, recognising the important connection between employees’ professional and family lives.
By creating opportunities for staff to share their workplace experiences with their families, the Bank continues to promote an inclusive and people-focused workplace culture where employees and their families feel valued and connected.
For the children, the experience went beyond simply visiting their parents’ workplace. It offered them an opportunity to explore the world of banking, learn about financial responsibility, make new friends, ask questions and see their parents in a new light—as professionals contributing to the growth and success of an organisation.
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