Allianz Nigeria has announced a sponsorship deal as the sole insurer of the International Schools Athletics Championship holding in Lagos, which begins from March 14-19, 2022.
In a statement, Adeolu Adewumi-Zer, Managing Director, Allianz Nigeria, said through this initiative, Allianz will work with the organisers of the championship to provide solutions as sponsors of the event.
According to her, this support is to include a group personal accident cover for athletes throughout the duration of the competition.
She stated that the partnership is a reflection of the rich history between Allianz and some sports teams, organizations, cultural figures, sporting venues, and educational programmes.
She said: “Allianz is deliberate in forging relationships with partners that capture the emotional spirit of business and inspire millions of people around the world with stories of human achievement through sport and innovation.
“The objective of both partners is to use the power of sports to inspire and connect with new audiences, particularly young people. Engaging with the next generation in their preferred way, gives Allianz the opportunity to cover their insurance needs.
“Having supported the International Paralympic Committee since 2006, most recently as an international partner, Allianz began an eight-year worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partnership from 2021-2028.
“Allianz is a supporter of the sports ecosystem, and our 150,000 employees are excited to care for athletes, their families, and their goals through shared core values of excellence, friendship, inclusion, and respect.’’
