Transafam Power Unveils CSR for Senior Citizens, Pledges Commitment to Wellness of Host Communities

Transafam Power Limited, one of the two power generation businesses of Nigeria’s largest, listed conglomerate Transnational Corporation Plc, has successfully launched the maiden edition of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the senior citizens of its host community, Okoloma-Afam, Oyigbo Local Government Area, Rivers State.

The landmark outreach provided comprehensive medical screenings, wellness education, food, and essential items for the elderly, as well as long-term health monitoring tools to over thirty elderly residents comprising twenty-four women and six men, reinforcing Transafam’s position as a socially responsible corporate citizen deeply invested in the well-being of the communities that host its operations.

The Managing Director/CEO of Transafam Power Limited, Engr. Vincent Ozoude, while speaking at the event, said, “Today marks the beginning of what will become an annual tradition. As a company that powers nearly one-fifth of Nigeria’s electricity needs alongside our sister company Transcorp Power Plc, we recognise that true progress is measured not only in megawatts but in the lives we touch.

“Caring for the elders who have built the foundation of this community is both a privilege and a responsibility we take seriously. This initiative is one of many sustained CSR programmes through which Transafam Power continues to give back to its host communities,” he asserted.

The programme commenced with an interactive health talk by specialist doctors from Avon Medical Practice, focusing on healthy ageing, hypertension management, diabetes prevention and general preventive care. This was followed by free vital signs checks, physician consultations, laboratory investigations where required, and on-the-spot medication dispensing.

In a move that received widespread applause, every participating senior citizen received a digital blood pressure monitor each, a three-month supply of multivitamins, and a carefully curated package containing food items, toiletries, bedding and other essential household provisions.

The Elderly Wellness Day forms part of Transafam Power’s broader healthcare-focused CSR pillar and portfolio of other ongoing community development initiatives, such as Waste Management Initiatives, Medical Consultation and job opportunities for the youth.

Guests at the event, including community leaders and beneficiaries, praised the initiative for its depth, compassion and meticulous organisation, describing it as “very impactful to the elderly people in Okoloma-Afam.”

At the event, Transafam Power Limited announced its commitment to making the Elderly Wellness Day an annual flagship event while continuing to expand its portfolio of sustainable impact programmes that improve health outcomes, education, economic empowerment and quality of life for its host communities.