R-L: Oluwatobi Adeyemi, Lead VAS, Obinna Ojekwe, Head of Marketing; Dr. Ubani, senior medical practitioner with Lagos State Government; Dr. Folashade Tawak, senior medical practitioner with Lagos State Government; Fiyinfoluwa Olorunsola, Acting CEO, Hydrogen; Miracle Ezechi, Digital Marketing and PR Lead, and Catherine Onoh, Content Marketing Lead, all of Hydrogen Payment Services Company Ltd, during a Blood Donation Drive by Hydrogen in Lagos... recently
Abayomi Susan
Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited has strengthened its commitment to social responsibility and community development through an employee-led blood donation initiative organised in partnership with the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS) and Gbagada General Hospital.
The initiative, which was held recently, formed part of the company’s extension of the 2026 World Blood Donor Day campaign themed, “One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.” It brought together staff members of Hydrogen in a collective effort aimed at supporting healthcare delivery and improving blood availability for patients across Lagos State.
The blood donation exercise witnessed enthusiastic participation from employees who voluntarily donated blood to help address critical medical needs, including emergency treatments, surgical operations, maternal healthcare, sickle cell management and support for victims of road accidents and other emergencies.
The donations are expected to contribute significantly to strengthening the state’s blood reserve system while improving access to timely and life-saving medical interventions for patients in need.
Medical personnel from the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service and Gbagada General Hospital supervised the exercise, providing guidance to participants and educating them on the importance of regular voluntary blood donation.
The medical teams also used the opportunity to dispel misconceptions surrounding blood donation, while emphasising the crucial role of committed voluntary donors in maintaining a safe, reliable and sustainable blood supply.
Speaking on the initiative, Dr. Folashade Tawak, a Senior Medical Practitioner with the Lagos State Government, applauded Hydrogen for promoting a culture of voluntary blood donation among its workforce.
“Voluntary blood donation remains one of the most impactful ways individuals can contribute to saving lives. We commend Hydrogen for driving this initiative and encouraging active employee participation. Efforts like this are critical to sustaining the blood reserves needed for patients in urgent need,” she said.
The Acting Chief Executive Officer of Hydrogen, Fiyinfoluwa Olorunsola, said the initiative reflects the company’s broader commitment to creating meaningful impact beyond its core business operations.
“At Hydrogen, our responsibility goes beyond building payment infrastructure. We are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.
“This drive brings our people together around a cause that directly saves lives, and I am proud of the culture we are building, defined by purpose, compassion, and service,” she stated.
Also speaking, Obinna Ojekwe, Head of Marketing and Communications at Hydrogen, described the exercise as a demonstration of the company’s values and commitment to humanity.
“While we enable the seamless movement of value every day, this initiative allowed us to give something more personal. Knowing that a simple act can save lives makes this deeply meaningful, and it reflects the kind of organisation we are proud to be part of,” he said.
The blood donation campaign highlights Hydrogen’s dedication to creating social value beyond financial services by empowering employees to actively contribute to the well-being of society.
The initiative is part of the company’s broader 2026 Employee Volunteering and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme, which will feature additional community-focused interventions throughout the year.
About Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited
Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited (Hydrogen) is Africa’s institutional payments infrastructure partner, providing financial institutions and large organisations with the technology required to process, move and settle payments efficiently, securely and at scale.
Through resilient, Africa-focused payment infrastructure, Hydrogen enables institutions to manage payment complexities, enhance operational efficiency and deliver dependable financial services across the continent.
