L- R; Ifeyinwa Osime, Chairman, Access Bank; Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, Co-Founder, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation; Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman, Access Holdings; Adolfo Cambiaso, a professional polo player; Dikko Umaru Radda, Katsina State Governor; Uba Sanni, Kaduna State Governor, and Mohammed Umar Bago, Niger State Governor. Front Row: , Hamza Bello and Maryam Dauda, students of Access Bank Fifth Chukker School, at the Access Bank UK Polo Day in Windsor, United Kingdom…Saturday
Hydrogen Employees Donate Blood to Save Lives, Strengthen Lagos Blood Bank
Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to community development by organizing an employee-led blood donation drive in partnership with the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS) and Gbagada General Hospital to support patients across Lagos State.
The initiative, held as an extension of this year’s World Blood Donor Day campaign themed “One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.”, brought together employees who voluntarily donated blood to help strengthen the state’s blood reserves and improve access to life-saving medical care.
The exercise recorded impressive participation, with donated blood expected to support emergency treatments, surgical procedures, maternal healthcare, sickle cell patients, and accident victims. The contributions will significantly boost the Lagos State blood bank and enhance the availability of safe blood for those in critical need.
Medical personnel from the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service and Gbagada General Hospital supervised the donation exercise while educating participants on the importance of regular voluntary blood donation. They also dispelled common misconceptions surrounding blood donation, emphasizing that consistent voluntary donors remain vital to maintaining a safe and adequate blood supply.
Speaking during the exercise, Dr. Folashade Tawak, Senior Medical Practitioner with the Lagos State Government, applauded Hydrogen for championing the life-saving initiative.
“Voluntary blood donation remains one of the most impactful ways individuals can contribute to saving lives. We commend Hydrogen for driving this initiative and encouraging active employee participation. Efforts like this are critical to sustaining the blood reserves needed for patients in urgent need,” she said.
Acting Chief Executive Officer of Hydrogen, Fiyinfoluwa Olorunsola, said the blood donation drive reflects the company’s commitment to creating positive social impact beyond its core business.
According to her, Hydrogen’s mission extends beyond building payment infrastructure to making meaningful contributions to the communities it serves.
“This initiative brings our people together around a cause that directly saves lives, and I am proud of the culture we are building—one defined by purpose, compassion, and service,” she stated.
Also speaking, the company’s Head of Marketing and Communications, Obinna Ojekwe, described the initiative as a unique opportunity for employees to make a personal impact.
“While we enable the seamless movement of value every day, this initiative allowed us to give something more personal. Knowing that a simple act can save lives makes this deeply meaningful, and it reflects the kind of organisation we are proud to be part of,” he said.
The blood donation campaign forms part of Hydrogen’s broader 2026 Employee Volunteering and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme, aimed at empowering employees to make meaningful contributions to society through community-focused initiatives.
Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited is Africa’s institutional payments infrastructure partner, providing trusted payment processing, movement and settlement solutions for financial institutions and large organisations across the continent through resilient, Africa-focused payment infrastructure.