FBNInsurance and its subsidiary, FBN General Insurance have demonstrated commitment to their community by donating an ambulance to the Lagos State Government as well as food items to the needy communities in Lagos.

A statement said this was part of its Corporate Social Responsibility and contribution to containCOVID-19 in Nigeria.

While presenting the ambulance to the Lagos State Government, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, FBNInsurance, Mr Valentine Ojumah, explained that the gesture was to support the state government’s effort in curbing the spread of COVID-19 in the state.

He added that both companies in collaboration with the other insurance companies had put together resources to provide an insurance cover for medical personnel who were in the frontline of the fight against the virus.

Receiving the ambulance on behalf of the state government, the wife of the Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, alongside the Lagos State Chief of Staff, Mr Tayo Ayinde, applauded FBNInsurance for the donation.

She assured the donors that the state government would put the ambulance to adequate use to serve the purpose.

Sanwo-Olu said the donation would also help the state government in the management of other health-related issues.

The Managing Director, FBN General Insurance, Mr Bode Opadokun, urged Nigerians to adhere strictly to the precautionary measures as stipulated by the medical practitioners to flatten the curve of the virus.

During the weekend, FBNInsurance added that it provided food items such as rice, beans and semolina to 6,000 Lagosians in Ajegunle, Iwaya and Agege areas of the state.

This donation was designed to cushion the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on the under-privileged, it stated.

According to the statement, one of the beneficiaries in Iwaya said, “Before now, I did not believe in insurance companies.

“I always feel all they do is take people’s money, but with this kind gesture from FBNInsurance and FBN General Insurance, I am amazed.

“This simple act of kindness from their organisation has changed my perception about insurance.

“The people of Iwaya are grateful to these reputable insurers for coming to our rescue at this critical time.”