BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—-Leadway, Nigeria’s leading non-banking financial and wellbeing conglomerate, has announced the commencement of the fourth edition of its flagship “Pages to Places” school outreach initiative. Scheduled to begin on June 3, 2026, the intervention will be rolled out across public primary schools in six key locations: Lagos, Warri, Ekiti, Port Harcourt, Kaduna, and Abuja, targeting underserved communities with critical educational resources.
Now in its fourth consecutive year, the “Pages to Places” initiative has become a cornerstone of Leadway’s corporate responsibility strategy aimed at improving educational outcomes for young Nigerians. By donating carefully curated literature books and deploying mobile libraries to beneficiary schools, the programme seeks to address gaps in primary education, strengthen baseline literacy levels, and cultivate a sustainable reading culture among children.
Speaking on the launch of the 2026 edition, the MD/CEO of Leadway Pensure, Olusakin Labeodan, emphasized the company’s long-term vision for child development. He noted that to secure the future, corporate organizations must intentionally invest in the total wellbeing of children today. He added that the initiative reflects Leadway’s enduring commitment to community development, providing children with the essential tools, confidence, and opportunities required to thrive and contribute positively to society.
Leadway’s focus on youth development during this period extended beyond literacy to encompass health and physical wellbeing. In commemoration of Children’s Day, the conglomerate partnered with Holdbodi to execute a community health outreach that supported over 3,000 children across the Agege, Ebute Metta, and Abule Egba areas of Lagos State. Furthermore, the company engaged with educational ecosystem stakeholders at the Akada Children’s Book Festival and sponsored the “Get Fit with Jhay” initiative to promote healthy, active lifestyles among young people.
Through these combined educational, wellness, and recreational interventions, Leadway continues to drive a holistic approach to corporate social responsibility, positioning education and health as interconnected pillars necessary for building resilient communities and securing a brighter future for the next generation.
