Hydrogen unveils initiative to support cardiovascular health

Cynthia Ezekwe

Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited (Hydrogen), a  payment services company in Nigeria, has launched  its innovative  “Healthy Heart, Healthy Business” initiative, to raise awareness about the importance of heart health among business owners and professionals,  with focus on managing high blood pressure (BP) and overall heart wellness.

The initiative kicked off at the Hydrogen head office in Lagos, where business owners and professionals were invited to participate in free heart health  checks and other health assessments. This programme aims to equip the business community with vital knowledge and resources to maintain heart health, emphasising its critical role in ensuring business success.

The ‘Healthy heart, Healthy Business’ initiative is packed with impactful features that empower business owners and professionals to take care of their heart health, including on-the-spot blood pressure checks for attendees, identifying potential heart health risks, and encouraging early intervention. 

Speaking on the initiative, Obinna Ojekwe, brands and marketing lead at Hydrogen, highlighted  the prevalence of hypertension in Nigeria and the low level of awareness, particularly among the business community, stressing the need for overall heart wellness. 

 “The ‘Healthy Heart, Healthy Business’ initiative is a crucial step in addressing hypertension awareness. Hydrogen is committed to driving this cause among its merchants and the wider business community, advocating for regular health checks, and promoting a healthy lifestyle.  Heart health is essential for business owners to contribute meaningfully to their business growth and overall success,’’ Ojekwe noted. 

Zainab Abu, head of merchant services at Hydrogen, expressed her enthusiasm for thebinitiative, stating, “At Hydrogen, we believe that a healthy business starts with a healthy business owner. The launch of our Healthy Heart, Healthy Business  initiative is a testament to the importance of health awareness in our community. We are dedicated to making a positive impact by providing essential health checks and promoting wellness among business owners.”