{
  "id": 10660305,
  "title": "Optimus Bank champions life saving blood drive to support maternal, emergency healthcare in Nigeria",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/optimus-bank-champions-life-saving-blood-drive-to-support-maternal",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-29T09:35:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/29/optimus-bank-champions-life-saving-blood-drive-to-support-maternal-emergency-healthcare-in-nigeria/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Optimus Bank, a Nigerian financial institution, has initiated a blood drive in Lagos to address the country's blood supply gap and support maternal and emergency healthcare. The event, titled \"GIVE BLOOD. GIVE LIFE.\" under the corporate social responsibility platform Impact Starts With Us, engaged employees, stakeholders, and community members. This initiative underscores Optimus Bank's belief that societal well-being is integral to a thriving economy, emphasizing the importance of healthy, resilient communities. In Nigeria, blood donations are crucial for medical emergencies, such as maternal bleeding during childbirth, accidents, severe anaemia, sickle cell disorder, and cancer treatments. Despite the dire need, Nigeria collected only 371,827 units of blood in 2024, far below the estimated annual requirement of 1.8 to 2 million units. Optimus Bank's Managing Director, Dr. Ademola Odeyemi, stated that the bank is committed to using its platform to create meaningful impact by encouraging regular voluntary blood donation. Morolake Philip-Ladipo, Head of Corporate Communications, emphasized that every unit of blood can save lives, highlighting the initiative's focus on individual contributions to collective well-being. The blood drive was conducted in compliance with medical and safety standards with the support of the Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). Professor Titilope Adeyemo, Head of the department, highlighted the critical role of voluntary donations in maintaining a reliable blood supply for emergencies, childbirth, surgery, and ongoing transfusion support. Optimus Bank's commitment to social impact extends beyond financial services, aiming to create opportunities and contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable future.",
  "summary": "Optimus Bank, a dynamic Nigerian financial institution committed to redefining the banking experience through innovation, excellence, and meaningful social impact, has launched a blood drive in Lagos to support critical healthcare needs and contribute to addressing the country’s blood supply gap. Held under the Bank’s broader corporate social responsibility platform, Impact Starts With Us, and…",
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}