Access Bank offers free fibroid surgery to 100 women

Access Bank is offering free fibroid surgeries to 100 women as part of its second Fibroid Awareness Campaign nationwide, under its CSR initiative, Project 111. Led by Access Bank’s Retail Banking Group Team, Project 111 aims to raise awareness about fibroids and provide crucial support to women in Nigeria. Deputy Managing Director of Retail, Chizoma […]

Access Bank is offering free fibroid surgeries to 100 women as part of its second Fibroid Awareness Campaign nationwide, under its CSR initiative, Project 111.

Led by Access Bank’s Retail Banking Group Team, Project 111 aims to raise awareness about fibroids and provide crucial support to women in Nigeria.

Deputy Managing Director of Retail, Chizoma Okoli, highlighted the initiative’s importance in light of statistics showing that 70-80% of women will develop fibroids in their lifetime, yet only 38% are aware of available treatments.

“At Access Bank, we believe that our responsibility extends beyond banking. We are dedicated to the well-being of our customers and communities. This campaign is a testament to our commitment to supporting women’s health and ensuring they have the information and resources they need to lead healthy lives. This year, we are raising the bar of this social responsibility, targeting 100,000 women, providing 500 women with free diagnostic tests, and aiding 100 women in need of surgeries,” Okoli stated.

This year, she added, that Access Bank aims to expand its impact by reaching 100,000 women, offering 500 free diagnostic tests, and facilitating surgeries for 100 women in need.

The bank’s Group Head, Consumer Banking, Njideka Esomeju said that the campaign includes free fibroid screenings and community health talks across 20 states.

“As part of our kick off activities to flag off the 2nd Fibroid campaign, we will be having free Fibroid screenings and community health talk across 20 states. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of countless women by spreading knowledge, encouraging early diagnosis, and providing much-needed support,” she said.

She reiterated the bank’s commitment to improve the health of women, saying the project is a focused initiative to treat one woman at a time, change her family, and by extension, generations to follow.

She stressed that the initiative has made significant strides since its launch. In its pilot phase, it reached 17,266 women across 33 countries, with 156 receiving proper diagnosis and treatment recommendations.

Hannatu Botsha, one of the beneficiaries, expressed her gratitude for the bank covering the costs of her surgery. “I’m deeply thankful to the Retail team,” she shared. “Initially hesitant to apply, I eventually did and underwent surgery on March 29, emerging victorious and healthy.”

The Bank reiterated that it remains committed to improving women’s health through targeted initiatives like Project 111, aiming to impact families and future generations positively.