In celebration of the African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) 50th anniversary, Africa Re will partner with Lagos Food Bank Initiative on the 3rd of March, 2026, to support women and their families in Shomolu community through the Temporary Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) with staple foods and personal care items to improve their access to nutrition for upliftment and general well being.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY:
Shomolu is a densely populated, bustling residential and commercial Local Government Area (LGA) on the Lagos mainland, renowned as the largest printing hub in Lagos and one of the largest in Africa.
ABOUT OUR PARTNER:
The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) is the leading pan-African reinsurance company and the largest reinsurer in Africa in terms of net reinsurance written premiums. It was set up by 36 African states in 1976, following a recommendation of the African Development Bank (AfDB), to develop the insurance and reinsurance industry in Africa through increased underwriting and retention capacities, and to support the economic development of the continent.
GOAL:
To ensure that women and their families in Shomolu have access to nutritious meals.
OBJECTIVES:
Provide staple foods capable of lasting a family of 4 to 5 for 2 to 3 weeks.
Promote equitable access to nutrition in Shomolu community.
LOCATION: Shomolu Community
DATE: 3rd March, 2026.
TARGET BENEFICIARIES: Women and families in Shomolu Community.