Over 1,000 AXA Mansard Staff Drive Awareness on Child Abuse and Gender-Based Violence
Nigeria’s leading insurance provider, AXA Mansard, has intensified its advocacy against child abuse and gender-based violence by mobilising more than 1,000 employee volunteers across Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. The initiative aims to raise awareness on the prevention, detection, and reporting of domestic and sexual violence, reinforcing the company’s commitment to social responsibility.
This effort is part of the 2026 AXA Week for Good, the company’s global employee volunteering programme under AXA Hearts in Action. Through this initiative, AXA employees worldwide dedicate their time, resources, and expertise to social causes that strengthen communities and improve lives.
Under the theme “Being a Child Shouldn’t Be a Risk,” this year’s campaign focused on addressing the heightened vulnerability of children and women to violence, especially in places where they should feel safest.
As part of the campaign, volunteers engaged in door-to-door outreach, awareness campaigns, educational conversations, and advocacy activities. These initiatives are designed to equip communities with the knowledge to recognise signs of abuse, encourage speaking out, and foster collective responsibility for protecting vulnerable groups.
Speaking about the initiative, Tope Adeniyi, Chief Executive Officer of AXA Mansard Health, said the campaign embodies the company’s belief that responsible businesses must do more than just provide services—they must actively support the wellbeing of their communities.
He explained, “Many children continue to live under the threat of violence, with numerous cases remaining hidden due to silence and stigma. AXA Week for Good is a global expression of who we are as a Group, but in Nigeria, it must also speak to the realities around us. As a company built around protection, we believe we have a responsibility not only to insure lives and livelihoods, but also to support conversations and actions that help make society safer, more informed and more humane.”
Adeniyi highlighted that the high level of employee participation underscores the company’s culture of compassion and social responsibility. “What is especially meaningful is that our employees chose to show up in large numbers for this cause. That says something important about our culture. It says we are building an organisation where people care deeply, not only about performance, but also about impact,” he stated.
Adebola Surakat, Chief Marketing Officer of AXA Mansard, also commented on the campaign’s significance. She noted that the initiative aligns AXA’s global purpose with the urgent social issues facing Nigeria.
“Protection is not an abstract idea at AXA. It’s about helping people live with greater dignity, confidence, and safety. In Nigeria today, where abuse and violence threaten the wellbeing and future of many children and women, this kind of effort is very important,” she said.
Surakat added that the 2026 campaign builds on last year’s theme, **”Being a Girl Shouldn’t Be a Risk,”** emphasising the importance of sustained social engagement. “We are intentionally continuing this conversation because social change requires consistency. We want people to see AXA Mansard not only as a company that provides insurance and healthcare access but as an organisation that listens, understands societal issues, and is willing to act where it can make a difference,” she explained.
The week-long activities culminated in a commemorative walk across participating locations, amplifying the message that ending abuse and violence demands vigilance, empathy, and collective action from families, institutions, employers, and communities.
According to the company, over 90 per cent of AXA Mansard employees participated in volunteering initiatives in 2025, contributing more than 3,000 hours to social causes. The increased involvement this year further reinforces the belief that meaningful change begins when organisations empower their people to serve with purpose.
AXA Mansard affirmed that its focus in Nigeria remains on initiatives that address urgent social challenges and create lasting value for communities