Susan Abayomi
Stanbic IBTC Holdings has marked the 12th anniversary of its Together4ALimb initiative with a charity awareness walk in Lagos, reaffirming its commitment to improving mobility and educational opportunities for children living with limb loss.
The 2026 edition of the Together4ALimb Walk, held in Victoria Island, brought together Stanbic IBTC employees, beneficiaries, families, partners and members of the public under the theme, “Be Un’limb’ited.” The event celebrated the progress made by beneficiaries while drawing attention to the challenges faced by children living with limb loss.
As part of this year’s programme, 50 additional children were welcomed into the initiative. Each beneficiary received a custom-designed prosthetic limb as well as a Stanbic IBTC Education Trust fund valued at ₦1.5 million. This brings the total number of children supported by Together4ALimb since its inception to 250.
The initiative, which began in 2015, provides prosthetic support and educational assistance to children who have experienced limb loss as a result of congenital conditions, birth defects, accidents or mismanaged injuries. Stanbic IBTC describes the programme as a signature Corporate Social Investment initiative aimed at creating greater opportunities for affected children.
Speaking at the event, Lagos State First Lady, Dr Ibijoke Claudiana Sanwo-Olu, represented by Mrs Ola Ibitoye, commended Stanbic IBTC for supporting children beyond mobility by investing in their education.
She noted that access to prosthetic limbs can help children participate more freely in school and everyday activities, while educational support can provide them with a stronger foundation for the future.
Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Chuma Nwokocha, said investing in children and young people remains important to the country’s long-term economic development.
He explained that Together4ALimb seeks to remove barriers to mobility and education while demonstrating the importance of collaboration in creating sustainable opportunities for the next generation.
Also speaking, Stanbic IBTC Bank Chief Executive, Wole Adeniyi, described the initiative as an example of what can be achieved when communities, organisations and individuals work together towards a common cause.
Over the years, Together4ALimb has expanded beyond the provision of prosthetic limbs to include educational support. According to available figures, the initiative has provided more than ₦300 million in scholarship funding, while the overall value of benefits delivered through the programme has surpassed ₦800 million.
The programme’s impact is also reflected in the educational progress of beneficiaries, with participants spread across nursery, primary and secondary education, while others have progressed to tertiary institutions and specialised schools.
With the 2026 edition taking the number of beneficiaries to 250, Stanbic IBTC says it remains committed to creating opportunities for children living with limb loss and helping them build confident and independent futures.
The annual walk therefore continues to serve not only as a fundraising and awareness activity but also as a reminder that physical challenges should not prevent children from pursuing their education, ambitions and full potential.
