Access Bank Supports Primary Healthcare Centres in Eti-Osa East LCDA with CSR Project
Lagos, Nigeria – December 10,
2024:
In line with the
institution’s commitment to making positive impact in local communities through
its Employee Volunteering Program, the Digital & Centralised Operations
Group of Access Bank Plc, recently partnered five primary healthcare centres
(PHCs) in the Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area (LCDA) to improve
access to quality healthcare for residents.
The initiative was launched
after assessments and interactions with each of the five PHCs, where
significant gaps in medical supplies and equipment essential for effective
healthcare delivery were identified. To address these pressing needs, the
employees provided essential medical equipment, conducted wellness symposiums,
and delivered financial literacy education to medical personnel.
Commenting on the drive
behind the initiative, the Group Head, Digital and Centralised Operations Group
at Access Bank Plc, Oluseyi Adenmosun, who was represented by his deputy, Lynda
Ifeanyi-Anyanwu, expressed the Bank's dedication to community welfare.
“At Access, we believe in
building stronger communities through initiatives that go beyond the scope of
the traditional banking activities we are widely known for. Leveraging the
collective strength of our employees through mediums like the employee
volunteering program, we can touch lives and directly impact critical areas
like healthcare. By equipping these primary healthcare centres and educating
the staff on financial management, we hope to not only improve immediate
healthcare delivery but also empower these communities for the long term.”
As part of the initiative,
the wellness symposium aimed at enhancing healthcare practices in the community
while providing valuable information on preventive care and holistic health
approaches. Additionally, the financial literacy sessions empowered the
healthcare workers with practical techniques to better manage resources.
Dr. Oyebanji Elegushi, the
Medical Officer of Health Eti-Osa East LCDA, expressed gratitude on behalf of the
community. [OO1] [OA2] “This partnership with Access
Bank is a welcome relief for our healthcare facilities. The new medical
equipment and the knowledge shared by Access Bank staff will make a lasting
difference. We are now better equipped to treat more patients and promote healthier
lifestyles within our communities.’ Also present at the event were
representatives of the Lagos State Government and the Health Commission in the
persons of the Permanent Secretary District 3, Dr. Mosurat Adeleke; Director
Medical Sciences District 3, Dr. Adenike Oguntuase; and the Executive Chairman
Eti-Osa East LCDA, Hon. John Campus Ogindare.
Access Bank has continued to
lead the way in sustainable practices in Africa, and this has earned the
financial institution notable local and global accolades including “Best Bank
for ESG” at the 2024 Euromoney Awards; “Most Sustainable Bank (Nigeria)” by the
World Economic Magazine; “Sustainable Bank of the Year, Africa” at the 2024
Pan-Finance Awards; “Most Sustainable Bank of The Year” at the 2024 International
Investors Awards; “Most Innovative SME Financing Program for Women Empowerment”
by the International Finance Corporation, amongst others.
Access
Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Holdings Plc, is a leading full-service
commercial bank operating through a network of more than 700 branches and
service outlets spanning 3 continents, 23 countries and over 60 million
customers. The Bank employs over 28,000 people in its operations in Africa and
Europe, with representative offices in China, Lebanon, India, and the UAE.
Access
Bank’s parent company, Access Holdings Plc, has been listed on the Nigerian
Stock Exchange since 1998. The Bank is a diversified financial institution
which combines a strong retail customer franchise and digital platform with
deep corporate banking expertise, proven risk management and capital management
capabilities. The Bank services its various markets through three key business
segments: Corporate and Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, and
Retail Banking. The Bank has enjoyed what is arguably Africa’s most
successful banking growth trajectory in the last 18 years, becoming one of the
continent’s largest retail banks.
As
part of its continued growth strategy, Access Bank is focused on mainstreaming
sustainable business practices into its operations. The Bank strives to deliver
sustainable economic growth that is profitable, environmentally responsible,
and socially relevant, helping customers to access more and achieve their
dreams.
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