AIICO Insurance Holds Malaria Prevention Outreach in Ibadan

AIICO Insurance Plc reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing public health and fostering sustainable community development by sponsoring a large‑scale malaria prevention outreach in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The event was held in observance of World Malaria Day 2026.

Partnering with HACEY, the initiative reached more than 5,000 residents through four Primary Health Centres in Ibadan North Local Government Area, providing focused health education and essential preventive supplies to vulnerable groups, especially pregnant women and nursing mothers.

In a statement signed by Segun Olalandu, Head of Marketing & Communication at AIICO Insurance, the company highlighted that malaria remains a major public health issue in Nigeria, accounting for roughly 24.3 percent of global cases. Acknowledging the need for ongoing intervention, AIICO concentrated its support on raising awareness, encouraging preventive practices, and improving access to life‑saving tools in high‑risk communities.

Olalandu noted that the outreach distributed 600 long‑lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) to pregnant women and nursing mothers and conducted structured health education sessions to deepen understanding of malaria prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment.

Speaking about the program, Mrs. Abimbola Shobanjo, Manager of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability at AIICO Insurance, observed that malaria continues to threaten maternal and child health in Nigeria and that addressing it requires more than awareness.

“It requires deliberate, sustained action at the community level. At AIICO, we see social impact as a core part of our responsibility, not an add‑on. This outreach reflects our commitment to supporting vulnerable populations with the knowledge and tools they need to protect themselves and their families,” she said.