Chowdeck, one of Africa’s leading on-demand delivery platforms, has partnered with MyCoverGenius, Nigeria’s top insurance services provider, to provide personal accident insurance for over 20,000 riders on its platform.
The partnership, which began in November 2024, automatically enrols every active ChowDeck rider in a personal accident insurance plan. The coverage includes accidental medical expenses, temporary disability, and other key protections, offering riders a reliable safety net as they serve more than two million customers across Nigeria.
Since its launch in October 2021, Chowdeck has built a reputation not only for speed and reliability but also for empowering riders. The collaboration with MyCoverGenius reinforces the platform’s commitment to rider welfare and highlights a growing trend in Africa’s gig economy to prioritise worker safety and wellbeing.
“Riders are a critical part of everything we do at Chowdeck,” the Head of Operations, Umar Nasir, said. “This partnership with MyCoverGenius is about more than just insurance; it is about setting a new benchmark for how delivery platforms in Africa should protect and support their people. We want every Chowdeck rider to feel secure knowing their wellbeing is just as important as the meals and packages they deliver every day.”
The CEO of MyCoverGenius, Adebowale Banjo, added, “Our mission has always been to make insurance accessible, relevant, and impactful for everyday Africans. By partnering with Chowdeck, we are extending protection to thousands of hard-working riders and demonstrating how digital platforms can integrate insurance in ways that directly improve lives.”
The move comes as the gig economy in Nigeria continues to grow. A recent survey showed that 64 per cent of location-based gig workers said their income from digital platforms makes a meaningful difference to their household finances. As demand for on-demand delivery services rises, the partnership sets a new standard for integrating insurance and worker protections into Africa’s digital economy.
