AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has been recognised with the Community Hero Award by the Blood Transfusion Centre, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, in appreciation of its contribution to strengthening voluntary blood donation efforts and supporting access to life-saving blood for patients in need.
The recognition follows AXA Mansard’s sustained support for voluntary blood donation through employee-led blood drives organised in partnership with the Blood Transfusion Centre, LUTH.
The initiative forms part of the company’s commitment to community wellbeing and its broader purpose of protecting what matters most.
Over the past two years, employees of AXA Mansard have donated more than 200 pints of blood in support of patients requiring life-saving transfusions.
The blood donation drives brought together employees from across the organisation who volunteered their time and donated blood to help address the growing need for blood donations within healthcare facilities.
The increasing level of participation reflects a strong culture of volunteerism within AXA Mansard and underscores the collective impact employees can make beyond the workplace.
Commenting on the recognition, Adebola Surakat, chief marketing officer, AXA Mansard Plc, said the award reflects the company’s commitment to advancing human progress and protecting what matters most.
“At AXA Mansard, our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters. We believe protection should be inclusive and extend beyond insurance to improving the wellbeing and resilience of the communities we serve. This recognition reflects not only our organisational commitment to that purpose, but also the values our employees bring to life every day through actions that create lasting impact and help build a more protected society,” she said.
For AXA Mansard, the initiative reflects a belief that protecting lives extends beyond insurance and financial services.
By supporting healthcare-focused interventions and encouraging employee volunteerism, the company continues to create meaningful impact in the communities it serves.
The Community Hero Award recognises organisations that have made meaningful contributions to strengthening blood donation awareness, encouraging voluntary participation, and supporting efforts to maintain a safe and sustainable blood supply for healthcare delivery.
