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Leadway, NCRIB, STI, Guinea Insurance, NLNG, Zenith Bank, IEI, Stanbic IBTC Insurance, Others Drum Support For Supernews AI Confab’25

Bluechip companies and reputable organisations from various sectors have signed up support for the hosting of SUPERNEWS Artificial Intelligence Confab’25 holding at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos on Thursday June 19th 2025 starting at 10 am.

The organisations include the
Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), Zenith Bank Plc., Leadway Assurance company Limited,
Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc,
Guinea Insurance Plc., Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), International Energy Insurance Plc. (IEI), Ugooafunwa Investment Company Ltd,
Zonaish Global Resources, Dontex Ventures Nigeria, Big Gate Africa.

Appreciating the organisations, the Convener of the conference, the Publisher of SUPERNEWS Nigeria, Ngozi Onyeakusi equally thanked other organisations and individuals who have supported SUPERNEWS Nigeria over the years.

She commended the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited, Leadway Assurance Company Limited and Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc for being consistent in supporting SUPERNEWS Nigeria Annual Conference.

The conference with the theme; Power Of AI: Enhancing Efficiency And Customer Satisfaction For Better Financial Services Experience has the Managing Director of Cowry Asset Management Limited, Mr Johnson Chukwu as its keynote speaker and Alhaji (Dr) Umaru Kwairanga as the Chairman.

The Commissioner for Insurance, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr Olusegun Ayo Omosehin and the Director-General, National Pension Commission (PenCom), Mrs Omolola Oloworaran will be Special guests of honour at the event.

Guest Speakers for the conference include renowned experts like the Founder/CEO, ZER Consultating Africa, Mrs Adeolu Adewumi-Zer, the Fmr. Managing Director, Hilal Takaful Insurance Limited, Mrs Thaibat Adeniran, the National President, Bank Customers Association of Nigeria (BCAN) Dr Uju Ogubunka and the Head Financial Institutions Ratings, Augusto & Co, Mr Ayokunle Olubunmi.

Onyeakusi explained that this year’s confab focuses on how AI is redefining the financial services sector, accelerating
automation, customer engagement, risk management and fraud prevention.

The conference she said is a learning opportunity designed to enhance awareness, deepen understanding of
participants on the imperative and use of AI in rendering banking, capital market, pension
and insurance services cheaper, faster and conveniently.

SUPERNEWS choice of the theme was born out of its quest to contribute in equipping Nigerians with requisite knowledge in embracing tech innovations.

NLNG, Zenith Bank, Leadway, STI, Guinea Insurance, NCRIB, IEI, Stanbic IBTC Insurance, Others Drum Support For Supernews AI Confab’25

Bluechip companies and reputable organisations from various sectors have signed up support for the hosting of SUPERNEWS Artificial Intelligence Confab’25 holding at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos on Thursday June 19th 2025 starting at 10 am.

The organisations include the
Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), Zenith Bank Plc., Leadway Assurance company Limited,
Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc,
Guinea Insurance Plc., Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), International Energy Insurance Plc. (IEI), Ugooafunwa Investment Company Ltd,
Zonaish Global Resources, Dontex Ventures Nigeria, Big Gate Africa.

Appreciating the organisations, the Convener of the conference, the Publisher of SUPERNEWS Nigeria, Ngozi Onyeakusi equally thanked other organisations and individuals who have supported SUPERNEWS Nigeria over the years.

She commended the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited, Leadway Assurance Company Limited and Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc for being consistent in supporting SUPERNEWS Nigeria Annual Conference.

The conference with the theme; Power Of AI: Enhancing Efficiency And Customer Satisfaction For Better Financial Services Experience has the Managing Director of Cowry Asset Management Limited, Mr Johnson Chukwu as its keynote speaker and Alhaji (Dr) Umaru Kwairanga as the Chairman.

The Commissioner for Insurance, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr Olusegun Ayo Omosehin and the Director-General, National Pension Commission (PenCom), Mrs Omolola Oloworaran will be Special guests of honour at the event.

Guest Speakers for the conference include renowned experts like the Founder/CEO, ZER Consultating Africa, Mrs Adeolu Adewumi-Zer, the Fmr. Managing Director, Hilal Takaful Insurance Limited, Mrs Thaibat Adeniran, the National President, Bank Customers Association of Nigeria (BCAN) Dr Uju Ogubunka and the Head Financial Institutions Ratings, Augusto & Co, Mr Ayokunle Olubunmi.

Onyeakusi explained that this year’s confab focuses on how AI is redefining the financial services sector, accelerating
automation, customer engagement, risk management and fraud prevention.

The conference she said is a learning opportunity designed to enhance awareness, deepen understanding of
participants on the imperative and use of AI in rendering banking, capital market, pension
and insurance services cheaper, faster and conveniently.

SUPERNEWS choice of the theme was born out of its quest to contribute in equipping Nigerians with requisite knowledge in embracing tech innovations.

NLNG Advances Healthcare Agenda , Delivers Life-Saving Neonatal & ICU Facilities In Asaba

L-R: Dr Sphia Horsfall, GM, External Relations, NLNG, Engr Dagogo Bouwari, NLNG Manager, Nigerian Content; NLNG Chief Medical Officer, Dr Samuel Gara; rep of Minister of state for Health, Dr Jimoh Salaudeen, rep of Asagba Of Asaba, CMD of FMC Asaba, Dr Victor Osiatuma; NLNG Head of Community Liaison, Chief Ifeanyi Umeh and Chairman of Board of FMC, Asaba Dr Mary Idele-Alile as NLNG hands over multi-million Naira renovated and equipped Neo-Natal centre and emergency ward to FMC Asaba, recently.

In a bold push to support the transformation of healthcare delivery in Nigeria, NLNG, on Thursday, unveiled a new Neonatal Ward and a renovated Intensive Care Unit at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba, Delta State, marking another milestone in its Hospital Support Programme (HSP).

 

The upgraded FMC Asaba facility now boasts of world-class treatment areas, including neonatal and ICU suites, recovery rooms, prep zones, automated doors, a dedicated nurses’ station, and a family lounge, all tailored to accelerate emergency response, improve outcomes, and enhance care for Nigeria’s most vulnerable patients – the neo-natals.

 

Speaking at the commissioning, NLNG’s Managing Director and CEO, Philip Mshelbila, represented by Sophia Horsfall, General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development stated that NLNG’s investment in the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba and other hospitals in the country accurately reflected NLNG’s intentions expressed in its vision of being “a globally competitive energy company improving lives sustainably.” Mshelbila emphasised that the HSP was part of NLNG’s broader nation-building agenda.

 

“We invest in people, not just infrastructure. Through education, health, and capacity-building, we are helping shape a sustainable future. The commissioning at FMC Asaba signals more than the completion of a project, it reflects a clear, steadfast vision: a healthcare system where Nigerian lives are preserved through precision, preparedness, and partnership.

 

“A single step into these wards in FMC, Asaba, reveals transformation with purpose. This is what it means to turn concern into action and statistics into lives saved. Nigeria contributes 20% of global maternal and child mortality. This must change, and we’re committed to that change,” he said.

 

Speaking during the ceremony, Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, commended NLNG for its contribution to health and urged other organisations to emulate the company.

 

The Minister, represented by the Ministry’s Director of Hospital Services, Dr Jimoh Salaudeen described the facility as another milestone in the quest for quality health services in line with the Federal Government’s renewed hope agenda.

 

In his remarks, Henry Obih, a member of NLNG’s Board of Directors, emphasised that the occasion reflected NLNG’s steadfast commitment to the well-being of the Nigerian people. He noted further that through the NLNG HSP, critical infrastructure has been provided, offering immense benefits to families, newborns, ill infants, and to healthcare workers dedicated to delivering quality service.

 

Receiving the facilities, the Chief Medical Director of FMC Asaba, Dr Victor Osiatuma thanked NLNG for selecting FMC Asaba as one of the benefitting institutions, through a transparent process devoid of lobbying.

 

The Hospital Support Programme (HSP) was NLNG’s strategic intervention in response to the urgent need for improved medical infrastructure during the COVID-19 crisis. Approved by the NLNG Board in July 2021, the initiative set out to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, starting with 12 federal university teaching hospitals across all six geopolitical zones and the FCT.

 

Nine health institutions in Nigeria have already achieved transformative upgrades in obstetrics, neonatal ICUs, occupational therapy, and neuromodulation rehabilitation through HSP.

 

NLNG continues to lead in the private sector’s contribution to nation-building, investing not only in energy but in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, because progress must be holistic to be sustainable.

 

 

 

Nitro 121 sparks Creativity In Schools With “Fuelling Future Creatives” CSR Drive

 

Some representatives of Nitro121 Ltd presenting the certificates of participation to students of Victory Grammar School and Victory High School Ikeja, flanked by the Principal of the former, Mrs. Adeyinka Afolayan.

To flag off its 20th anniversary celebrations, Nitro 121 took a creative drive outside the boardroom and into the classroom, sparking inspiration in the next generation of creators.

 

On May 29, 2025, the marketing communications company hosted a one-day creative immersion for students of Victory Grammar School and Victory High School, Ikeja, with the theme “Fuelling Future Creatives.”

 

The CSR initiative was designed to equip senior secondary students with relevant, real-world creative skills such as Graphics Designing, Video editing, as well as AI for content creation.

 

The sessions were hands-on and led by Nitro121 talents- Creative Director,

Chamberlin Ukenedo; Digital content writer, Faith Ekekwe; Copywriter, Kedonojo Williams, and Brand Strategist- Favour Alilu.

 

In his opening remarks, Managing Director/CEO of Nitro 121 Ltd., Lampe Omoyele encouraged the students to make good use of the opportunity as creativity is needed in every facet of life. He noted that every human being has the gift of creativity which is why Nitro 121, in celebration of its 20th Anniversary organized the event to fuel their creativity as future leaders.

 

Moderated by Nitro 121’s CSR Lead, Kehinde Adollo, the event excellently delivered on what it was set out to achieve- Fuelling future creatives.

 

At the end, each student received a certificate of participation, signalling the commencement of their creative journey.

 

In response, Principal of Victory Grammar School, Mrs Adeyinka Afolayan, applauded Nitro 121 for putting together such an excellent training, while emphasizing the uniqueness of the training modules as well as the stationery provided for the students and teachers.

 

‘Fuelling Future Creatives’ is one of many activities lined up to mark Nitro 121’s 20 years of igniting ideas and shaping brands.

Airtel Nigeria Promotes World Environment Day With Nationwide Sustainability Activities


Chief Technology Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Harmanpreet Singh Dhillon; Director, Human Resources & Administration, Airtel Nigeria, Adebimpe Ayo-Elias; Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Dinesh Balsingh; Director, Sanitation Services, Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Dr. Hassan A. Sanuth; Director, Corporate Communications & CSR; and Marketing Director, Airtel Nigeria, Ismail Adeshina; at the sustainability seminar hosted by Airtel Nigeria in commemoration of World Environment Day at the company’s head office in Lagos on June 4, 2025.

Leading telecommunications provider, Airtel Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with a nationwide campaign to combat plastic pollution in commemoration of World Environment Day 2025. Themed “Ending Plastic Pollution”, this year’s events demonstrated the corporate mission of Airtel to champion environmental stewardship.

Tagged #UnPlasticAfrica, the company’s campaign began on June 3, mobilizing employees across six operating regions for a week of education, advocacy, and cleanup activities aimed at promoting sustainable living, in alignment with global efforts to reduce plastic pollution.

The activities kicked off with a Sustainability Seminar, led by Dr Hassan A. Sanuth, Director of Sanitation Services at the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, and focused on the role of the individual in reducing plastic waste while promoting practical recycling habits.

Following this educational session, all Airtel Nigeria employees took the “Eco Pledge” to commit to reusable containers.

In his remarks at the seminar, Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Dinesh Balsingh, reaffirmed Airtel`s dedication to sustainability.

“As we invest in Nigeria’s digital future, we are equally committed to protecting the environment that sustains us. From AI-powered services that reduce paper use to partnerships that connect rural areas without environmental disruption, we are embedding sustainability into every layer of our operations,” he said.

Speaking at the workshop, Dr. Sanuth emphasized the urgency of addressing the plastic pollution crisis, particularly in urban centers like Lagos.

“Plastic waste is choking our drains, polluting our water bodies, and threatening public health. Every little action counts, from individuals making conscious choices to organizations taking bold steps and together, our collective efforts can make a significant impact in ending plastic pollution,” he noted.

He also highlighted the dangers of plastic waste, noting that microplastics have been traced in food, water, and even human blood and called for stronger policies and corporate accountability.

The highlight of the week was a market clean-up and sensitization drive held by Airtel employees in Abuja, Oyo, Benin, Enugu, and Kano. Airtel staff volunteers, in collaboration with local partners, led plastic collection efforts, conducted environmental hygiene training, and distributed over 3,000 branded reusable bags and parasols to market vendors and shoppers.

The World Environment Day campaign, nicknamed Earth Fest 2025, is part of Airtel Nigeria’s broader CSR Strategy, which continues to integrate environmental stewardship into its organizational practices.

 

 

 

IHS Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To Raising Nigeria’s Next Tech Giants 

Leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, IHS Nigeria, has reiterated its commitment to transforming the Ilorin Innovation Hub into a leading destination for talent and technology development across North-Central Nigeria.

 

The company envisions the Hub as a launchpad for future unicorns and a magnet for young innovators from Kwara State and the surrounding regions.

Speaking during a virtual town hall session organized by the Ilorin Innovation Hub with the theme “From Ilorin to the World: Building a Globally Recognized Technology Hub,”, Mr. Kazeem Oladepo, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of IHS Nigeria, emphasized the importance of collaboration, mentorship, and community engagement in nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs.

“We see the Ilorin Innovation Hub as a platform to attract top talent—not just from Ilorin, but from across the region’s tertiary institutions and tech ecosystem,” Oladepo said. “This is an opportunity to build globally impactful companies by harnessing local brilliance with global insight.”

Mr. Temi Kolawole, Managing Director/CEO of the Ilorin Innovation Hub, described the town hall as a homecoming for top minds with roots in Kwara State.

“This is a convergence of visionaries—people who’ve built, scaled, and invested in world-class companies—now giving back to shape a collective future,” Kolawole said. “Our partnership with IHS Nigeria exemplifies what’s possible when public sector ambition meets private sector expertise.”

Responding to a participant’s question on how individuals could contribute towards the growth of the hub, Mr. Oladepo encouraged industry experts present to engage directly with the Hub’s program managers – future Africa and Cc-Hub, provide mentorship, and help in aligning the training modules with local and global market realities.

“IHS is already investing financial, technical, and intellectual resources into the Hub. But to truly thrive, we need champions within the ecosystem—mentors who’ve built real businesses—to guide young people as they develop transformative ideas,” he noted.

Highlighting long-term sustainability, Oladepo called for the inclusion of successful professionals and entrepreneurs in the Hub’s activities to ensure relevance and adaptability.

“Let’s bring in those who’ve succeeded in fields like e-commerce, logistics, Healthtech, and Data Mining. Their insights can help refine the Hub’s programs and ensure participants extract real value,” he added.

Other speakers at the session included Ms. Anu Adasolum, Founder & CEO of Sabi, and Mr. Chris Folayan, Founder of Founder Centered. The virtual townhall was well attended with participants including tech enthusiasts, founders, startups drawn from both within and outside Nigeria.

 

NCDMB, NLNG Accelerate HCD Training As $5B Train 7 Project Reaches 80% Completion

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited recently in Port Harcourt inaugurated 140 trainees for an intensive three-month Advanced Nigerian Content Human Capital Development (NC-HCD) Programme for the US$5 billion NLNG Train 7 Project on Bonny Island, Rivers State.

 

The trainees, who are graduates in different academic disciplines, had completed a 12-month Basic Training Programme in diverse oil-and-gas-industry-related skill sets and are now for the on-the-job phase which includes active hands-on participation in operational areas such as Turn Around Maintenance (TAM), Commissioning, and Desktop Programmes, among others.

In November 2024, a set of 331 trainees under Batch A of the NLNG T7 HCD Training Programme had begun capacity development in facility management, engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Health Safety and Environment (HSE), Quality Assurance and Quality Control, as well as welding and fabrication.

Another set of 77 trainees under Batch B of the same Training Programme began capacity development in data analytics and supply chain management among several other fields relevant to the operations of the oil and gas industry.

Addressing the trainees and trainers drawn from the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) as well as Management personnel of the NCDMB and NLNG, the Executive Secretary of the NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, said the Advanced NC-HCD training is more than a milestone, but an expression of the collective commitment of the Board and the NLNG “to nurturing world-class Nigerian professionals who will shape the future of our oil and gas industry.”

He said the Board has remained steadfast in its conviction that Human Capital Development is “a critical investment in the sustainability and competiveness” of Nigeria’s oil and gas value chain, pointing out that over 400 Nigerians have undergone basic training in diverse technical, vocational, and specialized areas and are equipped with practical skills directly aligned with industry needs.

According to the NCDMB boss, who was represented by the Manager, Human Capital Development, Mrs. Tarilate Teide-Bribena, the Board and NLNG are “advancing even further by formally launching the on-the-job component of the NLNG Train 7 NC-HCD Programme,” which would see 140 bright and promising Nigerians gain practical exposure and real-time experience across technical domains within the NLNG operational plants in Bonny Island.

He commended the NLNG, which he described as “a trusted and forward-looking partner in the development of [Nigeria’s] human capital base,” for its unwavering partnership, noting that the company has not only complied with Nigerian Content requirements but “has consistently shown leadership in embracing the spirit of national capacity building.”

Engr. Ogbe also acknowledged the critical role of OGTAN for being instrumental in aligning training content, delivery standards, and capacity development frameworks with the actual needs of the industry. The trainers, he noted, have helped to bridge the gap between training and employability – ensuring that trainees do not just learn but are ready to add value from day one.

In her own remarks, the General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development of the NLNG, Dr. Sophia Horsfall, expressed profound appreciation to the NCDMB for productive collaboration on the HCD Programme, which she described as “a reaffirmation of NLNG’s unwavering commitment to human capital development.”

She said the support of the NCDMB has enabled the NLNG to effectively carry out its programme for the development of a strong, skilled and highly professional workforce for the country’s oil and gas industry. The trainings, she noted, are particularly significant as the NLNG Train 7 Project, which involves very advanced technology, has reached 80 per cent completion, and highly skilled technical manpower would be required. Final Investment Decision on the project was signed in December 2019.

On what she described as “robust, advanced … on-the-job training programme,” Dr. Hosfall disclosed that the trainees would work within the facilities of the NLNG on Bonny Island.

 

In closing remarks, the Nigerian Content Manager of NLNG, Engr. Dagogo Buowari, thanked the NCDMB for the partnership between the two organisations, and expressed his belief that the industry would continue to benefit from their collective endeavours.

He advised trainees to get themselves organised for their three-month programme on Bonny Island, which begins on June 16, 2025, and to ensure they do not become distracted in the course of their training.

 

 

Nestlé , Ministry Of Livestock Development Collaborate To Launch Dairy Technical Skills Development Program  

L-R: Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability Lead, Nestlé Nigeria, Wassim Elhusseini MD/CEO, Nestlé Nigeria, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development and Victor Egbon, Director, Ruminants and Monogastric Development, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development at the signing ceremony of the Letter of Intent between both organization’s to establish the Nestlé Dairy Training Center, in Abuja.

Nestlé is pleased to announce an ongoing collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to launch a Dairy Technical Skills Development Program. This initiative, formalized through a Letter of Intent (LOI) signed today in commemoration of World Milk Day 2025, aims to enhance the quality and volume of milk production in Nigeria, addressing critical needs within the dairy sector.

The LOI reflects a shared commitment to develop mid-level technical and vocational skills essential for strengthening Nigeria’s dairy value chain, ensuring food security, improving nutrition, and fostering sustainable livelihoods. The partnership will focus on:

Establishing capacity-building programs centered on milk production, processing, hygiene, and management.

Promoting industry-relevant skills through training modules developed in collaboration with stakeholders.

Enhancing milk quality and productivity across local dairy clusters through knowledge sharing and technical support.

Speaking during the signing ceremony, Wassim Elhusseini, Managing Director and CEO of Nestlé Nigeria PLC said, “In addition to our global dairy experience, Nestlé has built capacity to provide targeted training programs on best practices in dairy farming adapted to the Nigerian context. This is why the Letter of Intent signifies more than a formal agreement; it reflects our mutual dedication to bridge the gap in mid-level technical skills within the dairy sector to meet the growing demands of the market. We are confident that this will have a positive impact on our communities by creating more jobs, improving livelihoods, and supporting a stronger economy.”

The Honorable Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, remarked, “Since the establishment of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, we have taken significant steps to address the challenges facing the dairy value chain. Under the National Livestock Growth Acceleration Strategy, we are focusing on key pillars, including livestock value chain development and feed and fodder improvement. Our collaboration with Nestlé Nigeria will lead to the commissioning of a Dairy Training Centre in Paikon Kore, Gwagwalada, aimed at building mid-level manpower and training farmers to enhance productivity through modern practices.”

From the launch of its Dairy Development Project (NLDP) in 2019, Nestlé Nigeria has been actively contributing to the enhancement of the dairy sector. The NLDP has established 83 dairy cooperatives, benefiting over 3,000 milk producers and has aggregated more than 1 million liters of raw milk. Nestlé has also trained over 2,000 milk producers in best practices, vaccinated over 36,744 cattle, and facilitated water access through the construction of 19 boreholes and 28 water troughs.

These efforts have led to significant improvements in milk quality, reducing rejection rates from 12% in 2021 to as low as 5% in 2024, while monthly revenue for milk producers has increased from ₦70,000 in 2019 to ₦250,000 in 2024.

The launch of the Nestlé Dairy Demonstration Farm provides a practical model to illustrate how best practices can safely increase milk production of local breeds from an average of 1 liter per cow per day to over 10 liters. Following the launch, the Honorable Minister invited Nestlé Nigeria to convert the farm into a training institute, an opportunity that Nestlé eagerly accepted leading to the signing of the LOI today.

By investing in the future of Nigeria’s dairy sector, Nestlé is dedicated to building capacity and capability for a sustainable and prosperous industry that supports the nation’s development.

 

Obasanjo, Abiodun Harp On Selfless Service As Rotary Club Unveils District Governor Nominee

From the left, RC Ikeja GRA President, Rtn. Chinedum Amachi, Spouse of DGN, Alhaji Lateef Bakare and District Governor Nominee, Rtn. Bukola Bakare, during the official unveiling ceremony of District Governor Nominee, Rtn. Bukola Bakare at the District Conference in Abeokuta, Ogun State Recently.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has reaffirmed the need for Nigerians to embrace the culture of selflessness in line with the Rotary Club activities to make life meaningful to all.

The Former President who was represented by his wife, Mrs Bola Obasanjo was speaking during the pioneer convention of Rotary Club and the unveiling of District Governor Designate of District 9111 held at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta.

While commending various initiatives of the Rotary Club which are targeted at uplifting humanity, Obasanjo stated that before anyone goes to bed daily there is need for one to do self-appraisal on how positive one has affected life.

“Before you go to bed every day, always take a pause and ask yourself what am I doing for others? What are other people benefitting from me? What am I doing like the Rotary Club to make life more comfortable for others?

“It is not just by word of mouth that the Rotary Club is doing so much to help humanity, it is what is obvious to all, the good work of the outgoing District Governor of Rotary Club, District 9111, Dr Oluwole Kukoyi and his wife, Rev Olusola Kukoyi is another testament to the love of humanity by this special club”.

The former President noted that the world would be a better place if everyone will imbibe the theme of love, service and consider helping one another to surmount life difficulties just as it is being advocated by the Rotary Club.

Also the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun in his keynote address lauded the club for its various impactful projects and interventions.

Abiodun who was represented by his Deputy, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele disclosed that some of the club’s impactful interventions in the state is Rotary Prostate Cancer Center at Olabisi onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu and the Rotary Eye Center at the General Hospital in Otta in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government area among others.

Gov Abiodun has however identified the need for the Rotarians to renew their commitment to the cub ideals of empowering communities and changing lives in a world where empathy is increasingly becoming scarce.

The governor said “Rotary’s core ideals remain a necessary moral compass. These are not just lofty principles to frame on a wall or recite at meetings. They are practical tools for healing and rebuilding the fabric of our society, ideal and noble for our communities to flourish”.

Abiodun said that it is not just enough for the club to embark on projects but must also do so in partnership with the benefiting communities so as to ensure that such intervention is aligned with the identified needs of the people.

The governor has however called on the people to be more deliberate in rendering genuine service to create a beautiful world of all.

Abiodun lauded the pioneer District 9111 DG, Dr Oluwole Kukoyi and his wife, Rev Olusola Kukoyi for providing a leadership that is in tune with the ideal of love and selfless service of the humanitarian club urging his successor, Rotarian Henry Akinyele to also consolidate on the enduring legacy of empowering communities which is synonymous with the international club.

Rotarian Eric Kimani from Kenya who represented the President of Rotary International, Stephanie Urchick urged members of the club to keep pursuing initiatives and projects that will enhance world peace

He urged the Rotarians on membership growth even as they remain innovative and committed to attracting the youth into the club

Urchick also challenged them to double up on efforts of the club to kick out polio across the world.

The outgoing DG, Dr Kukoyi appreciated the club members for their support and cooperation emphasising the need for them to keep making positive impacts in their various localities.

Meanwhile, the DG nominee, Bukola Bakare, who was the first female president of the Rotary Club of Ikeja, GRA, Lagos State, expressed her excitement at her elevation and the opportunity to further serve humanity.

Bakare noted that a lot still needs to be done when it comes to selfless services and making the country attain its enviable heights.

 
 
AXA Mansard, Lagos DSVA Partner To Tackle Violence Against Girl Child

 

Head of Marketing, AXA Mansard Plc, Olusesan Ogunyooye (left) and Executive Secretary, Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, Titilola Vivour Adeniyi, after a partnership meeting for the 2025 AXA Week For Good, themed; “Being a Girl Shouldn’t be A Risk” in Lagos

AXA Mansard, Nigeria’s leading insurance company and the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has announced partnership to raise awareness and increase education about the menace of Domestic and Sexual Violence, especially against girl child in the country.

The partnership, coming on the backdrop of the 2025 AXA Week for Good will feature a range of activities from both entities. The Lagos DSVA will be providing technical and expert support in leading employee training, public awareness and guiding the various school activations which will be carried out by employee volunteers of AXA Mansard.

 

 

Speaking after the partnership meeting at the office of the DSVA, Head of Marketing AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, Olusesan Ogunyooye, said that they are impressed about the works and proactiveness of the DSVA and sees this edition of the company’s annual volunteering and CSR initiative as a way to support and contribute to what the DSVA is doing.

 

 

“For us at AXA Mansard, our posture is that the future shouldn’t be at risk. And if we have to protect the future, then we must protect the children. So, building on our works against sexual and gender-based violence, we thought it fit to work with the DSVA during this edition of our annual global CSR week, AXA Week for Good”.

“We note the remarkable works that DSVA is doing in combating domestic and sexual violence in Lagos and sees this partnership as an opportunity to let them know there work is appreciated, but more importantly is working with them around this shared interest to rid our society of violence”.

 

 

Commenting on the partnership, the Executive Secretary, DSVA, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, expressed her pleasure at the collaboration, describing it as a step towards the right direction in tackling domestic and sexual violence against girls in Lagos State. She noted that partnerships with the private sector, such as this are critical in amplifying the zero tolerance stance of the Lagos State Government against all forms of Sexual and Gender Based Violence. She added that DSVA remains committed to providing expert guidance and resources to ensure that the initiatives under the AXA Week for Good create a meaningful impact and contribute to the broader goal of fostering a safer and more inclusive society for all.

With the theme, “Being a Girl Shouldn’t be A Risk”, this edition of AXA Week for Good is focused on beaming the light on the impact of sexual and domestic violence on the girl child.

 

 

According to the 2014 National Survey on Violence Against Children in Nigeria, 25% of Girls in Nigeria experience sexual violence before they turn 18 and 15% of Girls of girls who experienced physically forced or coerced sex before age 18 became pregnant. This according to Ogunyooye, are worrying statistics.

According to him, “what is even worrying is that these acts of violence happen to children in environment where they should feel safe such as school and homes; and the ripple effect of these is an increasing normalization of violence against children in the name of cultural norms”.

AXA Week for Good is the flagship programme of the the company’s employee volunteering programme; AXA Hearts in Action, under which AXA Mansard employees volunteered more than 20,000 hours in 2024.