Hundreds of residents in the Abule Oja community of Lagos State have benefited from a comprehensive medical outreach fully funded by AXA Mansard Health Limited. According to Tope Adeniyi, CEO of AXA Mansard Health, the initiative underscores the company’s commitment to promoting total wellness for all.
Adeniyi emphasized AXA Mansard Health’s dedication to universal health coverage, noting that while the company collaborates with national institutions to advance this goal in Nigeria, it also invests in community development initiatives that blend preventative health education with medical screenings and the distribution of mosquito nets.
“For us at AXA Mansard Health, universal health coverage is a critical issue. We believe that healthcare should be accessible, available, and affordable to everyone, regardless of their socio-economic, geographic, or educational background,” Adeniyi stated.
“This medical outreach is part of a series of programs we have planned to enhance community health this year. Earlier this year, we donated medical equipment to general hospitals in remote areas across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. We are committed to doing more. Our aspiration is for wellness to be a common thread throughout Nigeria, and we are embarking on this journey one community at a time.”
Adeniyi highlighted that the outreach is primarily driven by employee volunteers, stating, “Our employees, across all levels, have not only conceptualized this program but have also dedicated their time to its success. This demonstrates that our commitment goes beyond corporate social responsibility; it is deeply rooted in our organizational culture and reflects the values of our employees.”
Adebola Surakat, Chief Marketing Officer of AXA Mansard, added that the initiative falls under the AXA Hearts in Action program. “AXA Hearts in Action is our global employee volunteering initiative that embodies our mission to act for human progress. It ensures that our employees are not only focused on creating solutions for progress at work but also dedicate their time to causes that foster a healthier society.”
In response to the outreach, Alhaji Otunbade Nurudeen, Chairman of the Abule Oja Community Development Association, expressed gratitude to AXA Mansard for their support. “We are delighted to have AXA Mansard conduct this outreach in our community. We appreciate the investment of time, the provision of mosquito nets, health talks, and screenings. These significant gestures will greatly aid our community’s health, especially in the current economic climate,” he stated.
