Source: Lara Adejoro

SG Holdings Foundation team, at the Free Medical Care drive for Ijemo community, Ogun state.

ABUJA, NIGERIA — The SG Holdings Foundation has renewed its call for greater private sector involvement in advancing health equity and achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by 2030, highlighting its own impact-driven initiatives as a blueprint for effective corporate social responsibility.

In a statement issued on Monday by Deji Somoye, philanthropist and Chief Executive of SG Holdings Limited, the foundation emphasized the urgent need to tackle invisible but deeply entrenched health challenges affecting millions of Nigerians, especially in underserved communities.

“Nigeria’s most underserved health challenges don’t make headlines. They don’t trend on social media. But they keep millions of families locked in cycles of poverty and pain,” Somoye said.

Going Beyond Optics: Impact Over Image

Somoye noted that SG Holdings Foundation has deliberately chosen to prioritise sustainability over popularity, making long-term healthcare investments in overlooked areas where public systems are weak and donor funding is scarce.

“We are not waiting for perfect systems before acting. Healthcare is one of those needs that cannot wait,” he added.

Since 2018, the foundation has carried out high-impact interventions including:

• Sponsoring 200 hernia surgeries in Ogun State for patients unable to afford care.
• Donating 100 wheelchairs in 2023 to rural and peri-urban health centres across Odeda, Obafemi-Owode, and Abeokuta.
• Executing a large-scale free medical outreach in Ijemo, Abeokuta, serving over 600 residents with diagnostic testing, eye screening, medications, and wellness education—completely free of charge.

Partnering for Universal Health Coverage

Somoye urged the private sector to go beyond traditional philanthropy and embrace health equity as a strategic national priority.

“Healthcare should not be a privilege limited to a few. Through SG Holdings Foundation, we are committed to supporting the health and well-being of vulnerable populations across Nigeria.”

He stressed that corporate social responsibility (CSR) must be redefined as a commitment to systemic equity, dignity, and sustainable development, particularly in rural and neglected regions.

“These are not just one-time gestures but are part of a broader philosophy that sees health as both a human right and a national asset,” he added.

A Model for Private Sector Engagement in Public Health

As a social impact arm of SG Holdings Limited, the foundation stands as proof that private companies can close critical healthcare gaps—not only with funding, but with compassion, strategy, and sustained engagement.

“The SG Holdings Foundation shows what is possible when the private sector moves with empathy and purpose. We encourage other organisations to step up, especially as Nigeria works toward SDG targets,” Somoye concluded.