Get Guardian on GoogleLeading health maintenance organisation, Avon Healthcare Limited (Avon HMO) won three awards at the 11th HR People Magazine Awards, held on 23 October 2026, in recognition of its achievements in learning and development, HR leadership and people management.
Organised by HR People Magazine and its partners, the awards celebrate excellence in human resources, honour outstanding HR professionals and organisations, and spotlight practices that drive employee development and business performance across Nigeria and Africa.
Avon HMO won its award category for Best Training, Learning and Development 2026 (Fewer than 250 Employees). Its Chief Executive Officer, Osa Imasogie, was recognised as the HR Champion of the Year 2026, while Yetunde Ayeni, Group Head, Human Resources & Administration, received the HR Leader of the Year 2026 award.
Commenting on the recognition, Osa Imasogie said: “These awards belong to every member of the Avon team. Quality healthcare is delivered by people, so we have made it a priority to invest in their growth, equip them with the right skills and give them room to lead. When our people thrive, our enrolees feel it in every interaction. We are grateful to HR People Magazine for this recognition, and we remain committed to building a workplace where talent can flourish.”
Yetunde Ayeni added: “This recognition reflects a deliberate, sustained commitment to developing our people. From structured learning programmes to leadership development, we want every colleague at Avon to see a future here and to have the tools to build it. I am proud of our team, and I thank the leadership of Avon for backing this agenda at every step.”
The awards underscore the value of investing in people and creating an environment where employees can grow and perform at their best. At Avon HMO, these priorities are central to delivering quality healthcare and a positive experience for enrolees, which depend on the knowledge, skills and commitment of its people. The wins also reflect the role of strong leadership and continuous learning in building a workforce that can advance Avon HMO’s mission to empower people to live healthier, fuller lives.
About Avon HMO
Licensed in 2012, Avon Healthcare Limited (Avon HMO) is a health maintenance organisation providing healthcare plans and related services to individuals, families, groups, companies and communities in Nigeria. In 2016, Avon became the first HMO in the country to serve the retail market with a range of health plan options, enabling individuals, couples and families to access healthcare coverage. Through its products and services, Avon HMO is committed to empowering Nigerians to live healthier, fuller lives.
Avon HMO is a subsidiary of Heirs Holdings; an African proprietary investment company focused on driving Africa’s development through long-term investments in key sectors.
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