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As part of its youth empowerment and community development drive, AXA Mansard Investments Limited, has extended its financial literacy and life skills education initiative to four public primary schools in Lagos.
The initiative, implemented under the firm’s flagship employee volunteering programme, AXA Hearts in Action (AHIA), is aimed at building financial awareness and digital competence among young learners. Staff of the company volunteered to teach pupils of Victoria Island Primary School, Awoyaya Primary School, Federal Housing Estate Primary School, and Ansar-Ud-Deen Primary School basic concepts of saving, budgeting, and responsible money management.
Chief Executive Officer of AXA Mansard Investments, Deji Tunde-Anjous, said the outreach was part of the company’s long-term commitment to nurturing financially responsible citizens and promoting sustainable development through education.
“At AXA Mansard Investments, we believe that the earlier young people are introduced to financial literacy, the better equipped they will be to make informed money decisions in the future,” Tunde-Anjous said. “Through our AXA Hearts in Action programme, our employees are helping to build a financially aware generation that can contribute positively to society.”
He added that beyond classroom lessons, the initiative seeks to inspire confidence, curiosity, and a growth mindset among pupils values he described as essential for lifelong learning and empowerment.
In addition to the interactive sessions, AXA Mansard volunteers also donated writing materials and educational supplies to the schools, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to learning and child development.
The outreach aligns with AXA’s global purpose of “Acting for Human Progress by Protecting What Matters,” reflecting the company’s conviction that empowering young people through education remains a powerful tool for building resilient and inclusive communities.
Since its inception, the AXA Hearts in Action initiative has continued to create measurable social impact across Nigeria. In 2025 alone, the programme has reached over 5,000 beneficiaries, with more than 900 AXA Mansard employees participating in one or more volunteering activities in schools and communities nationwide.
Tunde-Anjous reaffirmed the company’s commitment to deepening its youth empowerment efforts, noting that financial literacy and soft skills are critical foundations for national development.
“Our goal is to prepare today’s children for tomorrow’s challenges. When young people understand how to make smart financial choices, they are better positioned to thrive in life and to contribute meaningfully to the economy,” he added.
