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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