AXA Mansard Investments, a member of the AXA Group, has extended its financial literacy initiative to four public primary schools in Lagos, equipping pupils with basic money management and soft skills.

The initiative, carried out under the company’s flagship employee volunteering platform, AXA Hearts in Action (AHIA), saw staff of the firm engage pupils of Victoria Island Primary School, Awoyaya Primary School, Federal Housing Estate Primary School, and Ansar-Ud-Deen Primary School in interactive sessions on financial literacy, saving habits, and digital awareness.

Speaking during the outreach, Deji Tunde-Anjous, chief executive officer of AXA Mansard Investments, said the initiative was designed to instill the principles of responsible financial behaviour from an early age, while also inspiring confidence, curiosity, and a growth mind-set among young learners.

“At AXA Mansard Investments, we believe that the earlier young people are introduced to financial literacy, the better equipped they will be to make smart money decisions in the future,” Tunde-Anjous said. “Through our AXA Hearts in Action programme, our employees are taking meaningful steps to build a financially aware generation.”

He explained that the outreach was part of the company’s broader vision of creating lasting social impact through education and empowerment, adding that by introducing financial concepts early, children can grow into adults who are both financially responsible and forward-thinking.

Beyond classroom engagement, AXA Mansard volunteers also donated stationery and learning materials to the participating pupils, a gesture that underscores the company’s sustained commitment to supporting education and lifelong learning.

The exercise forms part of AXA Mansard’s purpose of “Acting for Human Progress by Protecting What Matters,” a philosophy that highlights its belief in empowering young minds as a pathway to building stronger, more sustainable communities.

According to the company, the AXA Hearts in Action initiative has already impacted more than 5,000 people this year alone, with over 900 AXA Mansard employees participating in at least one volunteering activity across the country.