FirstAcademy, the corporate training arm of FirstBank, has received the prestigious Gold Award for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change at the 2025 Global Council of Corporate Universities (GlobalCCU) Awards.
The award, presented in Paris, France, acknowledges FirstAcademy’s exceptional efforts in integrating social and climate change education into its learning and development programmes. According to the bank, the academy’s initiatives are designed to address internal stakeholder needs while advancing corporate social responsibility.
Held biennially, the GlobalCCU Awards honour excellence in corporate education worldwide. Since its inception in Paris in 2013, the awards have recognised institutions that create lasting value for individuals, businesses, communities, and the planet.
Established in 2012, FirstAcademy was created to drive structured talent development, support knowledge management, and foster a culture of continuous learning at FirstBank.
A key mission of the academy is to equip employees with the skills and mindset needed to meet the bank’s strategic goals while contributing meaningfully to social and environmental sustainability.
Annick Renaud-Coulon, founder and chair of the GlobalCCU Awards, praised FirstAcademy for its leadership in purpose-driven education:
“FirstAcademy is an exceptional corporate university and a global leader in driving social and climate change learning. It demonstrates a strong alignment with FirstBank’s vision of responsible banking and sustainable development. Its mature structure, governance model, and support from senior leadership exemplify how learning can be strategically connected to business priorities.”
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Olayinka Ijabiyi, Acting Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at FirstBank, expressed the bank’s pride in receiving the award:
“We are honoured by this international recognition. It reinforces our belief that businesses have a critical role in shaping a better world. Through FirstAcademy, we’re not only building capabilities within our workforce but also making meaningful contributions to societal well-being and environmental sustainability.”
