AIICO Insurance Plc has renovated the squash court at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Senior Staff Club as part of efforts to promote sports, healthy living and community development.
The upgraded facility was unveiled on November 8, 2026, after structural repairs, restoration of the playing surface, improved lighting and the installation of modern fittings.
The project was officially handed over by AIICO Insurance Executive Director, Gbenga Ilori, to the Squash Section of the UNILAG Senior Staff Club, led by its Chairman, Misan Eresanara.
Although the facility is primarily intended for members of the senior staff club, it may also be used for approved student and athletic competitions, potentially extending its benefits to the university’s wider sporting community.
Speaking at the unveiling, Ilori said the renovation reflected AIICO’s commitment to supporting community initiatives that improve people’s welfare beyond the company’s core insurance operations.
He explained that the company considers community investment an important way of creating lasting value, particularly through projects that encourage healthy lifestyles, physical activity and stronger social connections.
According to him, investments in recreational facilities can contribute to community wellbeing while providing people with opportunities to engage in sports and other healthy activities.
UNILAG Hails AIICO’s Support for Sports Development
The Chairman of the UNILAG Senior Staff Club Squash Section, Misan Eresanara, said the renovation had restored an important recreational facility for club members.
He noted that the improved court would provide a better environment for exercise, relaxation and social interaction.
Eresanara also welcomed the possibility of hosting approved competitions involving students and other athletes, saying this could expand the facility’s contribution to sporting activities within the university.
The renovation adds to private-sector efforts to improve recreational and sporting infrastructure in educational institutions.
Such investments can help widen access to physical activities, encourage healthy living and strengthen community engagement.
About AIICO Insurance
Established in 1963, AIICO Insurance Plc provides life and general insurance, health management and asset management services in Nigeria.
The company’s intervention at UNILAG highlights the role private-sector organisations can play in supporting community facilities and initiatives that promote sports and wellbeing.
