Leadway Commences Fourth Edition of ‘Pages to Places’ Initiative Across Six States to Advance Literacy, Education in Nigeria

L-R Brand Manager, Leadway, Adewale Fayiga; Brand and Communications Manager, Leadway, Niyi Abiola; Head Teacher, Idera Primary School, Ikosi Ketu, Ajayi Comfort Olubunmi; Representative of Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), Mrs. Elliot Folake Ayisat and Corporate Communications and CSR Manager, Leadway, Motolani Babalola during the book donation and book reading drive tagged ‘Pages to places by Leadway’ held at Idera Primary School in Lagos on Wednesday, 3rd June, 2026. 

Leadway, Nigeria’s leading non-banking financial and wellbeing conglomerate, has announced the commencement of the fourth edition of its flagship “Pages to Places” school outreach initiative.

Scheduled to begin on June 3, 2026, the programme will be implemented in six key locations in Nigeria, cutting across Lagos, Warri, Ekiti, Port Harcourt, Kaduna, and Abuja, reaching public primary schools with critical educational resources designed to promote literacy and learning.

Now in its fourth year, Pages to Places has become a cornerstone of Leadway’s commitment to improving educational outcomes and expanding opportunities for young Nigerians. Through the donation of carefully curated literature books and the deployment of mobile libraries to beneficiary schools, the initiative seeks to strengthen literacy levels, cultivate a sustainable reading culture, and improve access to learning materials in underserved communities.

At the heart of the programme is the belief that books are powerful gateways to knowledge, imagination, and opportunity. By exposing children to stories, ideas, and experiences beyond their immediate environments, Pages to Places broadens horizons, inspires curiosity, and nurtures a lifelong love for reading and learning.

Commenting on behalf of Leadway Group on the 2026 Pages to Places initiative and the company’s wider investments in children’s development, MD/CEO, Leadway Pensure, Olusakin Labeodan, said, “Our investments are guided by a simple philosophy that to secure the future, we must intentionally invest in the total wellbeing of the child today. The Pages to Places initiative, now in its fourth edition, reflects our enduring commitment to creating meaningful impact in underserved communities. By improving access to quality learning resources and promoting healthy lifestyles, we are equipping children with the tools, confidence, and opportunities they need to thrive and contribute positively to society.”

Leadway’s commitment to child development extends beyond literacy. As part of its broader Children’s Day engagements, the company partnered with Holdbodi to support over 3,000 children across Agege, Ebute Metta, and Abule Egba in Lagos State through a community outreach programme focused on wellbeing and enrichment.

The company also participated in the Akada Children’s Book Festival, engaging parents, educators, and stakeholders within the education ecosystem, while supporting the Get Fit with Jhay initiative, which promotes healthy lifestyles through youth-focused fitness, wellness, and recreational activities.

Together, these interventions underscore Leadway’s holistic approach to child development, one that recognises education, health, and wellbeing as interconnected pillars for building thriving communities and securing a brighter future for the next generation.

 

About Leadway Group

Leadway is a financial services group with a strong market presence and expertise in insurance, pensions, asset management, trusteeship, and investment solutions.

Since 1970, Leadway has grown from a traditional insurer into a broad-based platform with interests across general and life insurance, pensions, wealth management, health insurance, and hospitality.

For more than five decades, the Group has been known for reliability, integrity, innovation, and strong governance. It provides solutions that help individuals and institutions protect, grow, and transfer wealth.

Today, Leadway oversees a portfolio of businesses and is considered one of Nigeria’s most trusted and resilient financial services groups.

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