inDrive, a ride-hailing platform operating in Nigeria, has provided more than N75 million in humanitarian assistance to residents of Lagos displaced by recent urban demolitions, highlighting the increasing role of private companies in social response efforts.
The relief programme was implemented in partnership with the Tolu Aniwura Welfare Foundation, also known as GenerousMe, and was delivered at St Paul Catholic Church in Ebute-Metta. According to organisers, the exercise reached more than 2,000 affected individuals and households across different parts of the city.
Beneficiaries received food supplies, clothing, bedding, baby care items and educational materials for school-age children. 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 from displaced families were also supported with school packs containing bags, exercise books and writing materials, as part of efforts to reduce the impact of the demolitions on their education and daily routines.
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.
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 increases in Nigeria’s ride-hailing market, companies are linking social investment with broader business strategies.
