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Health, social issues in focus as Betking concludes ‘Betking Cares’ campaign

Guardian Nigeria 2024/10/5
Grand Master Agent, Bello Adeniyi (left); Managing Director, BetKing Nigeria, Gossy Ukanwoke; Beneficiary of the BetKing Cares Food Drive Initiative, Mrs. Olabunmi Adekunle, and Head of HR Operations, BetKing Nigeria, Bonike Ayanbadejo at the BetKing Cares Food and Medical Drive Initiative event in Lagos...recently.

A sports betting and entertainment platform, BetKing, has announced the successful conclusion of its employee-led campaign, “BetKing Cares,” tagged “Month of Good.”

Held from throughout the month of June. The campaign, which impacted over 5,000 households across 10 communities, reflected BetKing’s commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of its stakeholders.

The campaign spearheaded outreach programmee addressing critical social and health-related issues. This year’s initiative focused on healthcare, nutrition, and hygiene, aligning with BetKing’s impact pillars.

Targeting five states, Ogun, Abia, Abuja, AkwaIbom, and Lagos, impacting over 15 communities.

In Abia State, the team was present in the NdagboAfara community, Umuahia North Local Council. In Abuja, they were at the Kaita Plaza in Gwagwalada. In Ogun State, the team operated in Abeokuta. In AkwaIbom, the team was active in IkotEkpene. In Lagos, the team set up at the Opeyemi Plaza, MoshalashiEgbeda/Idimu axis.

The “Month of Good” campaign included medical outreaches offering health education, free health screenings for malaria, blood pressure, and eye tests, along with the provision of basic drugs at selected agents’ shops. For the Food Drive initiative, BetKing employees providing food items to families and customers across the targeted states.

Speaking on the initiative, Managing Director of BetKing, GossyUkanwoke, said:
“Our mission transcends business success.It encompasses a deep commitment to the communities that support us. By actively engaging with and addressing their pressing needs, we can foster significant, positive change. This initiative is about empowering individuals, improving lives, and nurturing potential within each community member.”

“We are committed to creating lasting impact and continually supporting and uplifting those around us,” he added.
Over time, BetKing employees, through the BetKing Cares Initiative, have made a significant impact on more than 35 communities spanning the six geopolitical zones, positively impacting millions of lives along the way.

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