BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—In a demonstration of its commitment to education and community development, the SanlamAllianz Women’s Network (SAWN) has empowered over 240 students of Gbara Community Senior Secondary School, Eti-Osa, through a high-impact Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) outreach.
The initiative, held in celebration of the International Day of Education, provided essential learning materials, care packs, and books to strengthen the school’s library while inspiring students to pursue academic excellence, resilience, and self-confidence.
Beyond the donations, the engagement served as a platform to inspire students to pursue academic excellence and resilience while also prioritizing personal care with a view to building lasting self-confidence.
Staffs of SanlamAllianz Life Insurance
Speaking on the initiative, Ogechi Ekwosimba, President of the SanlamAllianz Women’s Network and Growth Manager, Alternate Distribution, SanlamAllianz Life Insurance, emphasized the network’s dual purpose: “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.”
The program also featured an inspiring keynote by Abimbola Lawson, Company Secretary and Head of Legal and Compliance at SanlamAllianz Life Insurance. Addressing the students, she underscored education as the ultimate tool for self-reliance. “Education gives you the power to make informed choices and build a future anchored on integrity and purpose,” Abimbola noted. “It is your pathway to opportunity and personal growth.”
The School’s principal, Mrs Abosede Oyewole, thanked SanlamAllianz for providing the enabling environment for the initiative while promising that the donated books and other items would be put to good use. She prayed for the continued success of the business and gave her best wishes.
Driven by the active participation of SanlamAllianz employees, the initiative underscores the organization’s broader dedication to social responsibility and inclusive progress. By aligning corporate values with tangible community action, SanlamAllianz continues to champion sustainable development across Nigeria.
About SanlamAllianz Nigeria
Formed as a merger of Sanlam, Africa’s biggest non-banking financial services firm and Allianz, easily the world’s most recognizable insurance brand in a JV across 28 countries on the continent, SanlamAllianz has become the clear leader in the non-banking financial services industry in Africa with strong commitments to be top two in every market in which they operate. Consummated in Nigeria as SanlamAllianz Nigeria in June 2025, the brand immediately embarked on a rebrand campaign which saw it dominate headlines to the delight of industry watchers.
