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By Henry Uche
At a time when many Nigerians are calling for institutions to rebuild trust through visible community impact, SanlamAllianz Nigeria has turned the spotlight on education as a bridge to long-term confidence and credibility.
Rather than a boardroom announcement, the insurer chose a classroom in Eti-Osa, Lagos, where 240 students of Gbara Community Senior Secondary School received educational support from the SanlamAllianz Women’s Network (SAWN), a platform driven by the company’s female employees.
The outreach, held to commemorate the International Day of Education, went beyond symbolic gestures. Students received essential learning materials, care packs and books to strengthen the school’s library resources, reflecting what the company described as a practical investment in human capital development.
Confirming the initiative, the Marketing and Corporate Communications Manager, Mr. Bankole Banjo, said the intervention aligned with the global call to celebrate education as a driver of progress.
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According to him, the donations were deliberately structured to support both academic performance and personal development.
Beyond the physical materials, Banjo explained that the engagement created an opportunity to mentor and inspire students toward resilience, discipline and self-belief. For the President of the SanlamAllianz Women’s Network and Growth Manager, Alternate Distribution, SanlamAllianz Life Insurance, Ogechi Ekwosimba, the initiative reflects a broader mission. “Our network was established not only to empower the women within SanlamAllianz but to create a ripple effect of meaningful impact beyond our workplace. We believe that supporting education is the single most effective way to contribute to sustainable, long-term community development,” she said.
In her keynote address, the Company Secretary and Head of Legal and Compliance at SanlamAllianz Life Insurance, Abimbola Lawson, framed education as more than academic attainment.
“Education gives you the power to make informed choices and build a future anchored on integrity and purpose. It is your pathway to opportunity and personal growth,” Lawson affirmed.
School authorities welcomed the intervention, describing it as timely and impactful. The principal, Mrs. Abosede Oyewole, expressed appreciation to SanlamAllianz for creating what she called an enabling environment for meaningful support.
She assured the company that the donated books and materials would be put to effective use and offered prayers for the continued success of the organisation.
