Emir of Zazzau hails UNICEF charity shield polo partnership

The Emir of Zazzau Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has commended Access Bank Plc and its partner, Fifth Chukker Polo & Country Polo Club, Access Bank Plc and UNICEF for its leading campaign to alleviate the plights of vulnerable and orphaned children in Kaduna state.

“There is an important need for both private and public sectors to do a lot more in support of the Nigerian child, particularly the orphans and vulnerable children to enable them look forward to a better tomorrow,” the Emir of Zazzau said.

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Polo Royals reports that more than N100 million has been raised for UNICEF in support of projects aimed at alleviating the plights of the underprivileged children in Kaduna State and its environs.

Polo Royals also disclosed that at the end of the ten days international polo fiesta, Kaduna Fifth Chukker teams (1&2) defeated Jos Malcomines in two fiercely fought finals to win two of the major prizes at stake, the Charity Shield and the Access Bank Cup respectively.