Touching Lives Beyond Business
SIFAX Group has once again proven that corporate success is not just about profit but also about the lives touched along the way. More than 3,500 vulnerable Nigerians benefited from the company’s wide-ranging corporate social responsibility initiatives between July and August 2025. These projects, carried out through its non-governmental arm, the Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation (AAAF), reaffirm the Group’s commitment to social impact as a pillar of its identity.
Thousands Reached in Two Months
In July alone, SIFAX Group supported 3,083 people across Nigeria. The beneficiaries included widows, children, voluntary returnees, and people with disabilities. Initiatives provided included:
- Healthcare support for 639 residents in Lagos, Isade, and Zaria.
- Vocational training for 1,398 women, girls, and boys in tailoring, crocheting, shoemaking, and bag making.
- Financial empowerment for petty traders in Umuahia and Zaria, combining business training with access to interest free loans.
- Infrastructure support through the commissioning of a community borehole in Agbelekale, Lagos.
- Collaboration with the World Bank and NCFRMI to distribute essential items to 750 voluntary returnees from abroad.
In August, the Group partnered with NIDSMET Services to sponsor training for 500 young people in Lagos. Participants gained skills in confectionery, catering, photography, event management, cosmetics, textile design, and other trades.
Voices from the Initiative
At the graduation of skill acquisition participants in Satellite Town, Lagos, SIFAX Group’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Olumuyiwa Akande, represented by Mr. Olatunde Adewola, highlighted the heart behind the projects.
“At SIFAX Group, we measure success not just by business achievements but by the lives we touch and the opportunities we create. Entrepreneurship and empowerment remain central to our vision of a better Nigeria,” he said.
He encouraged beneficiaries to build their futures on integrity, excellence, and digital visibility.
Mr. Olabiyi Oluwole, Managing Director of NIDSMET Services, commended the company’s sustained backing of the programme: “SIFAX Group has been a consistent supporter since inception. Many of our graduates are now thriving business owners.”
Similarly, Mrs. Foluke Ademokun, Coordinator of AAAF, underscored the Foundation’s mission: “From scholarships for widows’ children to empowerment for women, AAAF is committed to eradicating poverty and delivering lasting solutions to Nigeria’s challenges.”
Humanitarian Impact and Future Outlook
CSR experts note that SIFAX Group’s multi-pronged approach reflects a growing shift in Nigeria’s private sector. By investing in healthcare, vocational training, microfinance, and infrastructure, the company is helping to reduce systemic poverty while strengthening long-term community resilience.
For SIFAX Group, the message is clear: success goes hand in hand with responsibility. With thousands already empowered, the company is building a future where business growth and social impact move together.
