Since its inception, SEEPCO has prioritized the provision of comprehensive healthcare facilities and emergency support across its operational locations in Nigeria. In line with this commitment, the company has also extended its efforts to host communities through regular medical outreach programs. These initiatives provide free consultations, medications, and basic laboratory testing for common ailments such as malaria, typhoid, cough, hypertension, skin infections, and more, across various local government areas.
Furthering this culture of care, SEEPCO employees have come together to establish the Blood Donor Club. The club aims to serve as a reliable and structured platform for the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Committee (LSBTC) and other health organizations to access voluntary blood donations during critical emergencies.
The initiative complements the ongoing work of the V Care for Development Foundation (VCDF), a non-profit organization supported by SEEPCO. VCDF has been working in partnership with LSBTC, the Nigerian Red Cross Society, and other health institutions to organize blood donation campaigns that address severe blood shortages, support mothers in childbirth, accident victims, and sick children in need of life-saving transfusions.
Since 2022, VCDF and LSBTC have jointly conducted annual blood donation drives involving SEEPCO volunteers. These efforts have resulted in the contribution of over 853 pints of blood to the Lagos State blood bank—benefiting more than 2,000 patients and their families. This milestone underscores both organizations’ dedication to saving lives and fostering a culture of voluntary blood donation in Nigeria.
At a visit today, Thursday, 24th April, 2025 to the LSBTC office at Gbagada General Hospital in Lagos, Dr. B. I. Osikomaiya, Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Committee, praised SEEPCO’s initiative.
She remarked, “The creation of a structured donor club will provide a sustainable and dependable platform for emergency blood mobilization. We are particularly pleased to know about this voluntary donor club comprising SEEPCO employees. This is a laudable initiative that aligns perfectly with our goal of ensuring a safe, sufficient, and readily available blood supply across Lagos State.”
Mrs. Olayinka Animashaun, Head of the Donor Recruitment Unit at LSBTC, also commended SEEPCO and VCDF for their continued support. She encouraged the organization of biannual blood donation drives, citing their significant impact on improving public health outcomes.
Dr. Chris Offokansi, Chief General Manager, Human Resources and Industrial Relations at SEEPCO, reaffirmed the company’s dedication to healthcare advancement.
“Through this initiative, Sterling Oil continues to reaffirm its commitment to support public health and life-saving efforts across Nigeria. The Blood Donor Club will actively promote voluntary blood donation among employees, raise awareness, and foster a culture of giving. Sterling Oil remains dedicated to making a meaningful and lasting impact in the communities we serve,” he stated.
With this new initiative, SEEPCO not only reinforces its corporate social responsibility but also inspires a broader movement towards collective action in healthcare and community support.
