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Chuks Udo Okonta
Prudential Zenith Life Insurance, in partnership with Chess in Slums Africa, hosted an inspiring chess competition on June 12, 2024, at The Panoramic Hall, Civic Centre. The event brought together over forty junior chess players, showcasing their strategic skills and passion for chess.
This collaboration promotes critical thinking, strategic planning, and educational growth among underprivileged children this led Prudential Zenith Life to provide a one-time scholarship support for six children of the Chess in Slums Africa for an academic year, demonstrating our commitment to community development and youth empowerment.
Afolabi Lawal, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Prudential Zenith Life Insurance, expressed her enthusiasm about the event, stating, “We are thrilled to partner with the Chess in Slums Africa initiative. This competition not only highlights the incredible talent of these young participants but also underscores our commitment to supporting community development and educational initiatives.”
Adebukola Benjamin from Chess in Slums Africa expressed her gratitude for the partnership, highlighting the transformative power of chess. The event concluded with an award ceremony, where the top performer received a one hundred thousand Naira shopping voucher and celebrating all participants’ achievements.
Prudential Zenith Life remains dedicated to supporting education, youth empowerment, and social progress through participating in innovative community initiatives.
About Prudential Zenith
Prudential Zenith Life Insurance Ltd (PZL) is a subsidiary of Prudential Plc., established in 2017 when Prudential Plc acquired a 51% holding in Zenith Life Insurance. Prudential plc provides life and health insurance and asset management in 23 markets across Asia and Africa (as of 31 December 2022). The business helps people get the most out of life, by making healthcare affordable and accessible and by promoting financial inclusion. Prudential protects people’s wealth, helps them grow their assets, and empowers them to save for their goals.
The business has dual primary listings on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (2378) and the London Stock Exchange (PRU). It also has a secondary listing on the Singapore Stock Exchange (K6S) and a listing on the New York Stock Exchange (PUK) in the form of American Depositary Receipts. It is a constituent of the Hang Seng Composite Index and is also included for trading in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme.
Prudential is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential Financial, Inc. a company whose principal place of business is in the United States of America, nor with The Prudential Assurance Company Limited, a subsidiary of M&G plc, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom. https://www.prudentialplc.com/
PZL is one of the most capitalized companies in the Nigerian insurance industry with a wide range of individual products including savings & investments-linked products, endowment, and protection products designed to meet the needs of individuals and their families. For corporate clients, the company’s product offerings include Group Life, Key-Man Assurance, Credit Life, School Fees Protection, and Mortgage Protection, ensuring that the welfare of clients’ staff and families are met.
