STL Trustees and STL Asset Management have partnered with Care Organisation Public Enlightenment (COPE) to offer free breast cancer screening to over 100 women in Lagos as part of the firms‘ corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts.
The initial plan to screen 100 women had been exceeded to over 160 women who were also offered counselling, enlightenment, and educational tools on the importance of early screening and ways to manage the ailment if found.
At the event, the managing director and chief executive officer of STL Trustees, Funmi Ekundayo, emphasised the significance of their partnership with COPE, a prominent NGO in Nigeria, in providing free breast cancer screening exclusively for women.
She highlighted the importance of early detection and their commitment to women‘s well-being and making a difference.
She said, “We have come together in partnership with COPE, a remarkable NGO in Nigeria, and with the support of STL Trustees and STL Asset Management to provide free breast cancer screening exclusively for women. This initiative represents the essence of compassion and care.
‘’We believe in the power of early detection. By offering free breast cancer screening for women, we aim to empower them to take charge of their health and well-being. This event is a testament to our commitment to the welfare of women and our dedication to making a difference.”
She noted that COPE, with its tireless efforts in raising awareness and providing support, is the ideal partner and urged more awareness, in encouraging our women to know their health standing and continually go for health screening.
On her part, the chief executive officer of COPE, Ebunola Anozie said the partnership is a laudable act and that her organisation had been offering these free services for 28 years.
