Anchor Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) International Company Ltd. has partnered with the Rotary Club of Nigeria, Victoria Island East, to provide one-year health insurance coverage for 100 indigent residents displaced from the Maroko community.
The announcement was made during a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony held on Tuesday in Lagos.
Mrs Idorenyin Okon, General Manager of Anchor HMO, described the collaboration as a significant step towards improving access to quality healthcare across the country through shared commitment and strategic partnership.
Okon stated that the initiative would help to strengthen community health and well-being while also supporting the resettlement of the beneficiaries in their new location.
She called on other civil society organisations to emulate the effort as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in order to extend healthcare services to grassroots communities.
Dr Sandra Nnamani, Assistant General Manager of Anchor HMO, described the partnership as a reflection of the company’s commitment to supporting underserved communities.
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She said the initiative emphasised a sustainable approach to community healthcare, providing long-term relief beyond one-off charitable acts.
“Anchor HMO is proud to partner with the Rotary Club to provide quality healthcare services to indigent individuals.
“While financial donations are valuable, they are often short-lived.
“Through this initiative, beneficiaries will have access to consistent, world-class healthcare services that meet international standards,” she said.
Mrs MokesiOluwa Seun-Adedamola, president of the Rotary Club of Victoria Island East, said the project aligns with Rotary International’s focus on disease prevention and community development.
She explained that the partnership was aimed at offering a sustainable alternative to one-time interventions such as food or clothing donations.
According to Seun-Adedamola, the displaced residents, now living in the Eleko area of Lagos, would benefit from a full year of health insurance coverage.
“If you give someone a net, it may tear. But if you give them health insurance, you give them dignity, hope, and continued access to healthcare,” she said.
Mr Lanre Adedoyin, District Governor of Rotary District 9112, stated that the initiative was designed to ensure that displaced and indigent residents can seek medical attention without financial barriers.
He described the development as a “momentous step” for the club and a strategic contribution to the local health sector.
Adedoyin called on all parties to uphold the values set out in the MoU with integrity and accountability.
He also reaffirmed Rotary Club’s commitment to community-based projects, in line with its seven areas of focus, which include health and disease prevention, maternal and child health, and economic development.
“Health is wealth, and a healthy nation is a wealthy nation.
“The MoU is not just a document; it is a commitment to walk the talk for a harmonious working relationship.
“It is a win-win for the club, for Anchor HMO, and most importantly, for the people of Maroko, who now have renewed access to healthcare,” he said.
Once implemented, the health insurance coverage will give beneficiaries access to a nationwide network of hospitals and healthcare providers.
The package includes services such as consultations, diagnostics, treatments, maternity and emergency care, as well as optical and dental services, and surgeries.