… Wins Community Blood Drive Initiative Award
No less than 62 volunteer members of the AIICO Insurance staff have donated blood to the Lagos State Blood Bank to support a healthy community in the country.

The underwriter, in commemorating this year’s World Blood Donor Day, the fourth in the series at the weekend demonstrated its commitment to support potentially saving lives initiative of the state.

AIICO Insurance partnered with the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service for the initiative.
According to the insurer in a statement issued by the company, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Manager, Mrs. Abimbola Shobanjo, expressed the company’s commitment to the good health and well-being of Nigerians at all times.

Shobanjo said that the employees who donated blood were motivated by patriotism and love for humanity to save those in need of blood transfusion for survival.

“World Blood Donor Day serves as a powerful reminder of the life-saving impact a single blood donation can have. We are proud of our employees who stepped forward today to answer the call and contribute to this vital cause,” she said.

Meanwhile, the insurer also won the prestigious “Community Blood Drive Initiative” Award of the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service in recognition and appreciation of its significant contributions to the success and impact of the LSBTC mandate of ensuring adequate and high-quality blood supply in Lagos State.

The award notification letter to the Managing Director of AIICO Insurance from the Executive Secretary of LSBTS, Dr. B.I. Oshikomaya said that the award recognised AIICO’s outstanding commitment, partnership, and support to LSBTC through its in-kind donations and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
“The award recognises the partnership, generosity, and shared commitment to advancing blood transfusion services and improving health care outcomes in Lagos State”, Oshikomaya said.

The award was conferred during the Youth Extravaganza of the World Blood Donor Day (WBDD2024) celebration.

AIICO Insurance commenced the employee blood donation scheme in 2021 and has since continued in this endeavour to identify those in dire need of blood to stay alive and to address the critical need for blood supplies in local health institutions.