AIICO renovates UNILAG squash court to support sports, wellness

AIICO Insurance Plc has renovated the squash court at the University of Lagos Senior Staff Club, in a community investment initiative aimed at improving recreational infrastructure and promoting sporting activities within the university.

The facility was unveiled on 8 November, 2026, following structural repairs, restoration of its playing surface, improved lighting and installation of modern fittings.

The project was formally handed over by the Executive Director of AIICO Insurance, Gbenga Ilori, to the Squash Section of the UNILAG Senior Staff Club, led by its Chairman, Misan Eresanara.

Although primarily intended for senior staff club members, the renovated facility may also host approved student and athletic competitions, extending its use to the university’s wider sporting community.

Speaking at the unveiling, Ilori said the intervention reflected the insurer’s interest in supporting initiatives that improve community welfare beyond its core business activities.

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He said the company viewed community investment as an important part of creating lasting value, particularly through projects that encourage healthy living and strengthen social relationships.

Eresanara said the renovation would restore an important recreational facility for club members, providing an improved environment for exercise, relaxation and social interaction.

He added that the possibility of hosting approved competitions involving students and other athletes would expand the facility’s contribution to the university’s sporting activities.

The intervention adds to private-sector efforts to support recreational and sporting infrastructure in educational institutions, where investment in facilities can help improve access to physical activities and community engagement.

AIICO Insurance, established in 1963, provides life and general insurance, health management and asset management services in Nigeria.

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