As part of its ongoing commitment to eliminate hunger among vulnerable persons in the society, Abbey Mortgage Bank, a leading primary mortgage bank in Nigeria, has distributed over 400 food packs to Kuramo community in Victoria Island, Lagos State.
The donation is an initiative under the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, tagged ‘Nourishing Communities’ conceived to reach out to vulnerable persons and reduce the effect of hunger and poverty in the society.
During the distribution of the food packs to Kuramo community that include Adetokunbo Ademola, Olosa, Karimu Kotun, Oyin Jolayemi, and Oko Awo Streets, the Executive Director for Treasury and Business Growth at Abbey Mortgage Bank, Mr. Dipo Adeoye said: “This initiative shows the bank’s commitment to social responsibility and highlights Abbey’s efforts to make a positive impact beyond finance.
“In light of the prevailing economic challenges, Abbey Mortgage Bank recognises the importance of giving back to society through the Abbey Food Drive.
“The success of our ‘Nourishing Communities’ food drive truly embodies the spirit of Abbey Mortgage Bank and we are immensely proud to have made a tangible impact on the lives of those in need”.
He explained that the initiative is part of the bank’s commemoration of its 32nd Anniversary, emphasising its longstanding commitment to serving the community.
One of the beneficiaries, Kunle Aderopo applauded Abbey Mortgage Bank for its kind gesture, noting that “the foodstuff came at the right time because things are extremely expensive to afford”. He thanked the management of the bank and urged other corporate organisations and philanthropists to emulate the bank’s gesture.
