Heirs Insurance Group, a leading player in Nigeria’s insurance sector, recently took its sustainability and corporate social responsibility initiative to the famous Makoko community in the Yaba area of Lagos.
Christened “The Good Plastic Project”, the iconic insurance group sensitised the community on the benefits of converting waste materials to re-usable items.
This is in a bid to reduce the consequences of climate action, while uplifting the financial status of people.
The project was executed in partnership with Slum2School Africa and Eco Barter, both of which share Heirs Insurance Group’s vision for sustainability and social impact.
The company also provided school supplies and cash donations to over 500 school children of the community.
The Good Plastic Project reaffirms Heirs Insurance Group’s commitment to environmental sustainability and community development.
In the words of Niyi Onifade, Sector Head, Heirs Insurance Group: “Through this project, we are demonstrating the potential of sustainability, emphasising its role in improving lives while preserving the environment. We are not only reducing waste and contributing to the upliftment and well-being of communities, we are also creating awareness for the financial benefits that upcycling offers”.
Onifade further stressed that the monetary donation and school supplies were intended to provide hope and put smiles on the faces of children and their parents, especially at the start of a new year when families need all the support they can get.
Heirs Insurance Group is the insurance subsidiary of Heirs Holdings, the leading pan-African investment company, with investments across 24 countries and four continents. With a rapidly expanding retail footprints and an omnichannel digital presence, Heirs Insurance Group serves both corporate and individual customers across Nigeria.
PIX CAPTION: L-R: Ayodeji Akinwande, Brand Manager, Heirs Insurance Group; Ngozi Okoli, Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Heirs Insurance Group; Hauwa Yahaya, Senior Partnership Manager, Slum2School Africa, and Oluyemi Alugo, Education and Innovation Manager, Slum2School Africa, at “The Good Project” event, a CSR initiative by Heirs Insurance Group in Makoko, Lagos.
