Stanbic IBTC Holdings successfully hosted the 2026 edition of its Together4ALimb Walk, a commemorative awareness walk in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos, which attracted a significant turnout, with employees, beneficiaries, families, partners, and members of the public coming together.

 

 

Now in its 12th year, Together4ALimb continues to make impactful changes in the lives of children living with limb loss, with this year’s  initiative welcoming 50 additional children;  each receiving a custom-designed prosthetic limb along with a Stanbic IBTC Education Trust fund each valued at ₦1.5 million.

 

 

In total, Stanbic IBTC has increased the total number of children supported since the programme’s inception to an impressive 250 beneficiaries.

 

 

Under the theme ‘Be Un’limb’ited’, the walk celebrated the achievements of beneficiaries while raising awareness. It underscored the message that losing a limb does not equate losing one’s future – a sentiment echoed by many attendees who participated wholeheartedly.

 

 

In her keynote address, the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, stressed the importance of the initiative, adding that every child deserves the opportunity to live, learn, dream, and succeed, regardless of their physical condition.

 

 

According to the First Lady of Lagos State, who was represented by Mrs Ola Ibitoye, “As a mother and as a woman who cares deeply about the well-being of children, I understand how much support can mean to a child and to the entire family.

 

 

“A prosthetic limb can help a child move more freely, return to school, play with friends, and take part in everyday activities with greater confidence. Educational support also gives these children a chance to build a better future for themselves.”

 

 

Also speaking at the event,  Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Chuma Nwokocha highlighted the importance of investing in youth and children as a crucial driver of economic progress.

 

 

“Supporting the education and development of our younger generations is not just an ethical imperative, but an essential activity for economic growth,” he stated.

 

 

According to him, the company, through the initiative, is removing barriers to mobility and education; demonstrating that collaborative efforts are vital for fostering sustainable growth and securing a brighter future for the next generation.

 

 

Similarly, the  Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Wole Adeniyi emphasised the significance of unity in community efforts, describing  Together4ALimb as embodying the power of collaboration in  communities.

 

 

“It is through unwavering engagement and shared efforts that we can create meaningful advancements. As we unite our voices and resources, we uplift one another and foster transformative changes that improve the quality of life for all,” he remarked.

 

 

Since its inception in 2015, Together4ALimb has made significant strides, providing prosthetic limbs and more than ₦300 million in scholarship funding to beneficiaries. The total benefits offered through this initiative now exceed ₦800 million.