Yemisi Izuora
The Prudential Zenith Life Insurance has hosted a free cancer screening event for women.
The occasion was in celebration of the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) which it tied to the theme of the programme “get-inspired inclusion”.
The Company in a statement stated that the free cancer screening event underscores its dedication to giving back to the community and fostering a culture of inclusivity.
“Women were provided with comprehensive cancer screenings for breast cancer. Educational resources on cancer prevention and early detection were also given to participants. This initiative was conducted in collaboration with the Dorcas Cancer Foundation.
“At Prudential Zenith Life Insurance, we are committed to investing in women as part of our long-term plan to uplift women. This aligns with the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day – “Invest in women: Accelerate progress” – and reflects our desire to empower women and improve livelihoods,” the statement added.
Isioma Olowu, the Executive Director/Chief Commercial Officer at Prudential Zenith Life Insurance, highlighted that International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the achievements of women and reflect on progress towards gender equality.
“Our free cancer screening event embodies our commitment to supporting health initiatives and serves as a testament to Prudential’s ethos of being protectors of every life and partners for every future. Once again, we use this medium to say Happy International Women’s Day 2024,” she said.
Prudential Zenith Life Insurance Ltd (PZL) is a subsidiary of Prudential Plc., established in 2017 when Prudential Plc acquired a 51% holding in Zenith Life Insurance. Prudential plc provides life and health insurance and asset management in 23 markets across Asia and Africa (at 31 December 2022).
The business helps people get the most out of life, by making healthcare affordable and accessible and by promoting financial inclusion. Prudential protects people’s wealth, helps them grow their assets, and empowers them to save for their goals. The business has dual primary listings on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (2378) and the London Stock Exchange (PRU). It also has a secondary listing on the Singapore Stock Exchange (K6S) and a listing on the New York Stock Exchange (PUK) in the form of American Depositary Receipts. It is a constituent of the Hang Seng Composite Index and is also included for trading in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme.
Prudential is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential Financial, Inc. a company whose principal place of business is in the United States of America, nor with The Prudential Assurance Company Limited, a subsidiary of M&G plc, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom. https://www.prudentialplc.com/
PZL is one of the most capitalized companies in the Nigerian insurance industry with a wide range of individual products including savings & investments-linked products, endowment, and protection products designed to meet the needs of individuals and their families.
For corporate clients, the company’s product offerings include Group Life, Key-Man Assurance, Credit Life, School Fees Protection, and Mortgage Protection, ensuring that the welfare of clients’ staff and families are met.