FirstBank has announced a strategic partnership with EStars Education Africa Limited (EStars), a leading figure in global educational esports, aimed at enhancing Esports education.

This collaboration offers FirstBank an opportunity to back the launch of EStars' extensive esports certifications, encompassing foundational certificates along with Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) programs in gaming.

These programs aim to provide students with the essential abilities and information needed to thrive in the rapidly growing esports sector.

Alongside their educational programs, FirstBank and EStars are looking into launching a jointly branded gaming credit card aimed at improving user satisfaction. This initiative intends to provide customers with special advantages, incentives, and elements tailored specifically for gamers.

As a leading financial services provider in Africa, with a vast network of over 820 business locations and 39 million+ customer accounts, FirstBank is uniquely positioned to drive economic growth and empowerment.

This partnership with EStars reflects FirstBank’s dedication to progress, fostering young talent, and backing growing areas such as esports, which helps secure a robust economic outlook for future generations.

Mags Byrne, the CEO of EStars, commented, "We are delighted to collaborate with FirstBank, Nigeria's premier financial institution, to present our educational offerings to their clientele. Our objective is to spread educational esports across the entire continent of Africa, and forward-thinking alliances such as this one enable us to achieve that vision."

Joel Popoola, the Africa Advisor at EStars, commented: "The collaboration between EStars and FirstBank represents a crucial step towards enhancing esports education in Nigeria. Through this initiative, which combines organized educational programs within the growing gaming sector, we aim to equip Nigerian students with vital digital, entrepreneurial, and technological competencies necessary for tomorrow’s job market."

This partnership goes beyond gaming; it aims to provide young individuals with the skills and expertise required to succeed in a digital economy. It paves the way for exciting career prospects in technology, manufacturing, and other fields.

The Chukwuma Ezirim, who leads the e-Business and Retail Products Division at FirstBank as a group executive, expressed excitement over the collaboration stating, "We are thrilled to join forces with EStars in spearheading esports education among young people. This field represents an uncharted territory brimming with creative possibilities, groundbreaking innovations, and promising job prospects." "We acknowledge the immense potential that esports hold in molding the next generation’s trajectory," he continued. "Our commitment lies in tapping into this resource for their advancement. Through investments in esports learning programs, we aim not just to create appealing professional avenues for these individuals but also support the expansion and enhancement of Africa's gaming landscape. We take pride in being pioneers in such a forward-thinking initiative."

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