African Industries Group Kick-starts Initiative To Save Lives Through Blood Donation

As one of its Social Impact plan, the African Industries Group (AIG) has adopted to conduct Blood Donation Camps across multiple locations within country to support Nigerias’ blood banks.

The group, in partnership with the Rotary Club Eko Atlantic at Ikorodu, Lagos State, organised its first blood camp which held on Sunday, October 8, 2023.

In a statement, a director at the African Industries Group, Mr. Ravi Sharma, disclosed that the blood donation camp experienced a good footfall of Samaritans, both from surrounding AIG factories and offices along with people from neighboring communities, who volunteered to donate blood.
“Enthusiastic employees from the AIG factories volunteered to support and help in organizing the camp.” Sharma said.

African Industries being a conglomerate collaborated with Rotary Club Eko Atlantic and Lagos State Blood Transfusion Services to successfully conduct the Blood Donation Camp in Ikorodu.

At the camp was the President, Rtn Sadananda Melanta, Secretary, Rtn Chandrani Matwankar and other senior members, who took keen interest in the proceedings.

Lagos state Blood Transfusion Services ensured that all the standard procedures were adhered to along with the prescribed precautions for the camp.

African Industries Group is a diversified global conglomerate with a legacy of 52 years of business excellence and sustainable growth. With headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, It offers products and services through its 11 business verticals mainly across Nigeria, West Africa and also exporting to other continents as well.

The group’s business strategy is inclusive, sustainable, and not only benefits stakeholders but also positively impacts the environment and society. It has been contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and industrial development and is equally committed towards nurturing and development of the local communities, where it has a presence. It has been conducting various social impact activities for years under its 3 main areas – Community Development, Health and Hygiene and Women Empowerment.

AIG has more than 10,000 employees and owes its success to the core philosophy of ‘Building the Future Together’.