FCMB Joins the International Community to Commemorate World AIDS Day 2014

From right: The Chief Executive Officer of Friends Africa, Dr. Akudo Anyanwu; Head, Sustainability of Access Bank Plc, Mrs. Omobolanle Victor-Laniyan; the Head, Communications & CSR of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited, Mrs. Uchenna Mojekwu; the Goodwill Ambassador of Friends Africa, Mr. Emmanuel Babayaro and the Director, Public Affairs and Communications of Coca-Cola Nigeria, Mr. Clem Ugorji, at a briefing on ‘’The 2014 Play for Life Campaign’’ in commemoration of this year’s World AIDS Day. The event took place in Lagos on Thursday, November 6, 2014.

In line with its value as a helpful Bank and commitment to promote healthy living among people,First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited has partnered with Friends Africa on the “Play for Life Campaign” in commemoration of the World AIDS Day 2014. Ahead of the World AIDS Day commemoration, the Bank was part of the press briefing organised by Friends Africa where the activities lined up for this year were unveiled.
Speaking at the briefing, FCMB’s Head of Communication & CSR, Mrs. Uchenna Mojekwu, said the Bank’s involvement in the campaign against HIV/AIDS is borne out of the fact that it cares for the well-being of people and the society. She reiterated the Bank’s commitment to support all initiatives that will promote healthy living, while urging people to stop the practice of stigmitisation and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS.