Total Health Trust (THT), a Tangerine company, and Tangerine Insurance have announced the 2026 edition of the Tangerine blood donor drive campaign aimed at boosting voluntary blood donation and supporting life-saving healthcare interventions in Lagos.
The initiative, organised in partnership with the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre (LASAEC), is scheduled to hold on June 26 at the Sports Centre of the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
Now in its fifth year, the campaign seeks to raise awareness about the importance of voluntary blood donation and mobilise young people, corporate professionals, healthcare advocates and members of the public to donate blood.
According to the organisers, Nigeria continues to experience significant blood shortages, affecting patients who require urgent transfusions for surgeries, maternal healthcare, accident emergencies, cancer treatment and sickle cell disease management.
They said the Tangerine blood donor drive is designed to help address the challenge while promoting civic responsibility and greater participation in community healthcare initiatives.
Speaking on the campaign, Tonye Ukpong, managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of THT, said the initiative demonstrates the organisation’s commitment to building healthier communities through advocacy, collaboration and practical action.
“This initiative reflects our commitment to building healthier communities through action, advocacy, and collaboration,” Ukpong said.
“We are not only creating awareness about the importance of voluntary blood donation, but also fostering a culture where people understand that healthcare is everyone’s responsibility.
“We are proud to partner with stakeholders and volunteers who share this vision of saving lives together.”
He added that the company views insurance as a means of protecting lives beyond its products and services, noting that the blood donation campaign offers an opportunity to give hope, save lives and support communities through collective action.
Ukpong also stressed the importance of voluntary blood donation, noting that every unit of blood donated could help save a life.
He said the company remains committed to promoting compassion, service and shared responsibility among employees, partners and the wider public.
According to the organisers, the event will feature professionally supervised blood donation stations, free health screenings, wellness activities, public health awareness sessions and opportunities for community engagement.
They added that the campaign aims to build a broader healthcare movement that encourages active participation from residents across Lagos and other parts of Nigeria.
THT and Tangerine Insurance also called on healthcare institutions, volunteers, media organisations, influencers, corporate bodies and community groups to partner with the initiative to increase awareness and participation.
Interested participants can register to donate blood, volunteer or partner with the campaign through the organisers’ official communication channels.
Tangerine Insurance said the initiative aligns with its commitment to supporting sustainable social impact programmes and improving access to quality healthcare through preventive health advocacy and community engagement.
