In a significant end-of-year charitable drive, a top Lagos consulting firm, ECOVIS OUC Chartered Accountants, has provided substantial support to the Apapa community. The initiative saw the distribution of over 500 bags of rice alongside a cash support of N5,000 to each beneficiary resident in Apapa and its environs.
Firm Leadership Explains CSR Commitment
This outreach, part of the firm's annual community engagement, targeted vulnerable households, low-income earners, traders, and transport workers. It was specifically timed to alleviate the rising economic pressure faced by many. Managing Partner, Mr. Andrew Uviase, stated that the action reflects the firm's core belief that responsible businesses must actively support their host communities.
He emphasized that corporate social responsibility is an integral business value at ECOVIS OUC. "Beyond our professional services in audit, tax, and advisory, we are committed to giving back to society in practical ways," Uviase said. "This outreach is one of our ways of showing solidarity, especially during the festive season."
Structured Support for Immediate Needs
Ms. Victoria Okpako, the Associate Partner for Practice Management, who launched the distribution with other staff, detailed the thought behind the aid package. The combination of food items and a cash token was designed to help beneficiaries meet immediate household needs and reduce financial strain.
She added that the firm employs a transparent and well-coordinated approach to its CSR activities to ensure fairness and maximize impact. Recipients expressed profound gratitude for the firm's consistent and thoughtful intervention, which they have come to anticipate every Christmas season. They offered prayers for the firm's continued blessings for remembering the less privileged.
Sustaining a Legacy of Social Impact
Over the years, ECOVIS OUC has consistently integrated social responsibility into its operational ethos. The firm uses its annual CSR programmes to promote community welfare, inclusion, and shared value. It has reiterated a commitment to sustaining impactful CSR initiatives that align with its professional ethics while contributing meaningfully to broader societal development.
The event, which took place on December 24, 2025, underscores the ongoing role corporations can play in supporting Nigerian communities directly, fostering goodwill and tangible relief where it is most needed.
