emPLE, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurance companies, is teaming up with the Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMOH) and Bastion Health to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 through its community-focused emPOWERHer campaign.
The initiative, aimed at promoting preventive healthcare for women and their children, will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at emPLE’s headquarters on Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
A Day Focused on Women’s Health and Wellness
The health drive brings together public and private sector partners to provide free health screenings, vaccinations, and wellness activities, emphasizing the importance of proactive care for women.
Key interventions include:
- LSMOH: Cervical and breast cancer screenings; HPV vaccinations for girls aged 9–14
- Bastion Health: Routine health checks including hypertension, blood sugar, and BMI assessments
The day will kick off with an awareness walk from emPLE HQ along Akin Adesola to Ozumba Mbadiwe, then Muri Okunola Junction, returning to the headquarters. This walk symbolizes collective advocacy for women’s wellbeing. Participants will then enjoy cardio and fitness sessions, followed by comprehensive health screenings.
Leadership Speaks on Women’s Health
Olalekan Oyinlade, Managing Director/CEO of emPLE General Insurance, highlighted the importance of practical action:
“International Women’s Day is a powerful reminder that protecting women’s wellbeing requires practical action. Through emPOWERHer and our partners in Lagos State and Bastion Health, we are helping remove barriers to early detection and prevention by bringing essential services closer to the community.”
Similarly, Jolaolu Fakoya, Acting Managing Director/CEO of emPLE Life Assurance, stressed the impact on families:
“When women have access to timely screening, routine checks, and credible health information, outcomes improve for families and for the next generations. emPOWERHer reflects our commitment to empowering Nigerians, especially our women, to take proactive steps toward protecting their health.”
Community Support and Activities
The initiative also enjoys support from Sosa Fruit Drinks, which will provide refreshments for participants.
Activities lined up for the day include:
- Awareness walk for women and families
- Cardio and fitness sessions
- Breast and cervical cancer screenings
- Hypertension and blood sugar checks
- BMI assessments
- Free HPV vaccinations for girls aged 9–14
The event opens at 8:00 a.m. prompt at Plot 1297, Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, and is free for women and families seeking accessible, high-quality preventive healthcare services.
About emPLE
emPLE operates through emPLE General Insurance and emPLE Life Assurance, delivering accessible protection solutions anchored in governance, operational excellence, and sustainability. The company is committed to initiatives like emPOWERHer that empower communities and improve health outcomes.