Business a.m.
inDrive, a leading ride-hailing platform in Nigeria, has provided more than N75 million in humanitarian assistance to residents of Lagos displaced by recent urban demolitions, underscoring the growing role of private-sector actors in addressing social dislocation in Nigeria’s commercial capital.
The relief programme, implemented in partnership with the Tolu Aniwura Welfare Foundation, also known as GenerousMe, was delivered at St Paul Catholic Church in Ebute-Metta and reached more than 2,000 affected individuals and households. Beneficiaries received food supplies, clothing, bedding, baby care items and educational materials for school-age children.
According to inDrive, the intervention was designed to support families forced from their homes while reinforcing the company’s broader social impact strategy in Nigeria, where it has expanded beyond mobility services into community-focused initiatives.
The relief packages included staple food items such as rice, beans, garri and cooking oil, alongside household essentials including blankets, sleeping mats, mosquito nets and rechargeable lamps. Children in displaced families also received school packs containing bags, exercise books and writing materials.
Timothy Oladimeji, inDrive’s country representative in Nigeria, said the initiative reflected the company’s emphasis on a “people-first” operating model, particularly in markets facing economic and social pressures.
“The recent demolitions left many families in vulnerable conditions. Through our partnership with GenerousMe, we were able to respond quickly while maintaining our focus on long-term community empowerment,” Oladimeji said.
Adetola Alade, partnerships lead at GenerousMe, said collaboration with private-sector partners was critical to effective humanitarian response. “Working with inDrive enabled the timely and coordinated delivery of aid to those most in need,” he said.
As competition intensifies in Nigeria’s ride-hailing market, companies such as inDrive are increasingly positioning social investment as part of their market strategy, combining technology-led services with interventions aimed at supporting vulnerable communities and promoting inclusive economic growth.
