Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of Lagos State, has hailed the management of Zenith Bank International Plc on its commitment to corporate citizenship initiatives at the inauguration of the Serenity Park and Gardens – a corporate social responsibility project undertaken by Zenith Bank Plc in collaboration with Iru-Victoria Island Local Council Development Area, LCDA — at the Eko Hotel Roundabout, Victoria Island, Lagos at the weekend.
Represented by Babatunde Adejare, commissioner for the Environment, Ambode, commended the bank for reconstructing the lay bys and improving the aesthetics of the Ajose Adeogun/Eko Hotel environs.
The reconstruction of the Ajose Adeogun Street has remained a role model for good corporate citizenship in the country, in addition to the annual decoration and light-up of the street at Christmas season.
Peter Amangbo, Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, said the bank remained committed to supporting and partnering the government’s vision and efforts to make the state a mega city in furtherance of its disposition to support a state that has been so conducive for the pursuit of enterprise.
Aderemi Adebowale, sole administrator of Iru-Victoria Island LCDA, expressed delight that the project, which she said would serve as a relaxation and fun spot. She commended the bank for collaborating with her administration and urged the in coming administration to give priority to the maintenance of the facility.