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  • Fidelity Bank Supports Quality Education Delivery in Makoko

    Fidelity Bank Supports Quality Education Delivery in Makoko

    Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and educational empowerment with the donation of essential learning materials to schoolchildren in Makoko Community, Yaba, Lagos under its Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP).

    The outreach, which was facilitated by the bank’s Legal Services Division, saw the presentation of school bags, notebooks, mathematical sets, writing materials, and other learning materials to pupils of Makoko Anglican Nursery and Primary School; Aiyetoro Nursery and Primary School, and Adekunle Anglican Nursery and Primary School in Lagos.

    Speaking during the presentation, Divisional Head of Legal Services, Fidelity Bank Plc, Kingsley Ohiri, explained that the gesture forms part of Fidelity Bank’s broader CSR initiatives centered on empowering young people, supporting education, and enhancing social welfare in vulnerable communities.

    “The Fidelity Helping Hands Program is our staff volunteer program that enables employees to identify and execute impactful CSR projects,” he said. “Through this program, staff volunteers from the Legal Services Division are here today in Makoko to distribute back-to-school materials such as school bags, notebooks, pencils and other essential learning tools. This aligns strongly with one of our CSR pillars: education.”

    Ohiri further emphasized the bank’s focus on improving access to quality education for children in public schools, especially those from indigent backgrounds.

    “Over 500 school bags, more than 2,000 exercise books and several other learning items were distributed today. We at Fidelity Bank are proud to give back to Makoko community. We believe that by supporting these pupils with the tools they need to learn, we are helping to build a stronger future for the pupils, the community and Nigeria,” Ohiri added.

    Aimed at enhancing the learning experience of children in one of Lagos’ most underserved riverine communities, the gesture received warm appreciation from school leaders, teachers, and parents who
    expressed gratitude for the bank’s support.

    “We sincerely appreciate Fidelity Bank for selecting our school as one of the beneficiaries. This gesture will go a long way in helping our pupils improve academically. Recognizing students who placed 1st to 10th in their classes is also a great motivation for our children”, stated the Head Teacher of Adekunle Nursery and Primary School, Mrs. Tinubu Abimbola.

    Similarly, the School Manager of Makoko Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Mr. Laoye Joseph, described the donation as a profound act of compassion and responsibility, saying, “We truly appreciate Fidelity Bank and the continuous support for the educational development of our children. Many families here struggle to provide basic learning materials due to economic hardship, so this intervention is highly impactful. We pray that God continues to uplift the bank.”

    Teachers present at the event also noted that many pupils often attend classes without basic supplies, a challenge that affects participation and performance. They commended Fidelity Bank for easing the financial burden on parents, especially amid rising household expenses.

    Through FHHP, Fidelity Bank Plc’s staff identify impactful projects in their communities and raise funds to support them. The bank’s management matches these contributions, amplifying their reach and impact.

    Ranked among the best banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving over 9.1 million customers through digital banking channels, its 255 business offices in Nigeria and United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.

    The Bank is a recipient of multiple local and international Awards, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award by BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards; the 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application award for its Fidelity Mobile App by Global Business Outlook, and the 2024 Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider award by Global Brands Magazine. Additionally, the Bank was recognized as the Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and as the Export Financing Bank of the Year by the BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.

  • Lafarge Africa Renovates Christian Pelamourges Memorial Baptist Day Nursery and Primary School, Agbesi in Ogun State

    Lafarge Africa Renovates Christian Pelamourges Memorial Baptist Day Nursery and Primary School, Agbesi in Ogun State

    As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Lafarge Africa Plc, a member of the Huaxin Group, a leading Nigerian building solutions company, has reaffirmed its commitment to quality education and community development through the remodeling and upgrading of Christian Pelamourges Memorial Baptist Day Nursery and Primary School, Agbesi, Ewekoro, Ogun State.

    The comprehensive renovation encompassed the refurbishment of five blocks of classroom, extension of the Head Teacher’s office, and the construction of new dining and toilet facilities. It also included significant structural improvements such as new roofing, electrical and plumbing works, plastering, tiling, and painting across the classroom blocks. In addition, new furnishings, desks, chairs, a football field, library shelves, and dining tables were also provided to enhance comfort and functionality, a fully functional playground and football field for pupils and staff alike.

    Speaking on the project, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Lafarge Africa Plc, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, said that the initiative reflects the company’s dedication to advancing education as a key driver of sustainable development.

    “At Lafarge Africa, we believe that quality education is one of the most powerful tools for building the future of children. Through projects like the Christian Pelamourges Memorial Baptist Day Nursery and Primary School, Agbesi renovation, we are not only improving infrastructure but also empowering young minds and creating an environment where learning can truly thrive. This investment demonstrates our commitment to strengthening the social fabric of our host communities and ensuring that no child is left behind,” Alade-Akinyemi said.

    Also speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Ogun State, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, said the renovation aligned with the state’s school facility rehabilitation programme. 

    “Ogun State government under the leadership of Governor Dapo Abiodun is intentional about education by deliberately and scientifically rehabilitating the state education facilities. We cannot do this alone and that is where the private sector comes in. We appreciate Lafarge for this global standard facility which aligns with the state’s rehabilitation pillars. The company has again demonstrated its commitment to giving back to its community. I encourage you to do more so that the impact can be felt more. I also assure you that this facility will be properly maintained,” Arigbabu said.

    The Chairman, Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Evangelist Joshua Ifede, commended Lafarge Africa for its partnership and community development aimed at securing the future of our children.

    Expressing gratitude on behalf of the SUBEB, he said: “SUBEB expresses profound appreciation to Lafarge for this investment. You have shown that corporate social responsibility can indeed be a noble assignment. This is a global standard upgrade that will enhance the teaching process, promote engagement among the pupils and motivate the teachers”.

    The Head Teacher, Christian Pelamourges Memorial Baptist Day Nursery and Primary School, Agbesi, Mrs Ayoola Oluwaseunayo, expressed appreciation to Lafarge Africa for the transformation, describing it as a life-changing intervention that will impact generations of learners.

    To show appreciation to Lafarge Africa for providing a suitable environment to promote their learning and development, the elated students presented a beautiful song that they had composed for the company.

    During the ceremony Lafarge Africa Plc also donated 2,000 copies of Mathematics textbooks to the Ogun State government to support the preparation of students for their Senior School Certificate Examination.  

    The Christian Pelamourges Memorial Baptist Day Nursery and Primary School, Agbesi renovation project exemplifies Lafarge Africa’s broader sustainability agenda, which focuses on empowering communities. By investing in young learners and providing better educational facilities, Lafarge continues to build lasting value in the communities where it operates.

  • Rite Foods Donates Educational Materials to 2,000 Pupils in Lagos, Ogun, Abuja

    Rite Foods Donates Educational Materials to 2,000 Pupils in Lagos, Ogun, Abuja

    As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative and in celebration of Children’s Day, Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, has donated educational materials to 2,000 pupils in 10  schools across Lagos, Ogun State, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

    The educational materials donated to the schools include school bags and exercise books designed to support pupils in underserved communities on their academic journey.

    The donations were made during visits to schools in Ososa (Ijebu-Ode), Ogun State, and the Oworonshoki area of Lagos on May 28 and 29, respectively. The initiative aims to enhance the academic experience of the pupils and encourage their commitment to education as future leaders.

    In line with its sustainability goals, Rite Foods produced the school bags using recycled nylon waste generated from its product packaging, such as labels from Fearless Energy Drinks, Bigi Water and Soft Drinks, and sausage wrappers. This not only reduces environmental waste but also teaches children the value of recycling and circular economy practices.

    In Ososa, beneficiaries included pupils from Moslem Primary School, St. Thomas Catholic Primary School, and St. John’s Anglican Primary School. In Lagos, the Rite Foods team visited Oworonshoki Nursery and Primary School, Local Government Nursery and Primary School, Ayeroju Nursery and Primary School, Mosafejo Nursery and Primary School, and Muslim Nursery and Primary School in Kosofe LGA.

    Each event included a funfair and refreshments as part of the Children’s Day celebration. It also featured an interactive session that educated pupils on sustainability and the importance of recycling packaging waste into useful products, such as school bags.

    Speaking during the event, Ekuma Eze, Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Rite Foods, emphasized the significance of investing in children’s education. “Our CSR program is symbolic of the role children play in nation-building. By encouraging education and sustainability, we are shaping a generation that understands the value of learning and environmental stewardship.”

    Similarly, Ismail Ganiyu, Head of Human Resources at Rite Foods, noted, “As part of our commitment to education and youth development, we’re proud to support our future leaders with materials that aid their academic growth.”

    Also speaking, Dr. Chinedu Azih, Managing Director of Kazih Kits, Rite Foods’ technical partners in producing the bags, stated, “This initiative is a testament to what can be achieved when corporate leadership aligns with grassroots innovation. Turning waste into hope for 2,000 children is both impactful and inspiring.”

    Dr. Azih highlighted the project’s alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 13: Climate Action, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

    Leaders of the schools and local education authorities commended Rite Foods for its thoughtful gesture, noting that the initiative eases the financial burden on parents and supports pupils’ academic performance.

    Idris Mukaila Olakunle, Head Teacher of Moslem Primary School, Ososa, praised the company’s generosity and wished them continued success. Similarly, the Chairman of the School-Based Management Committee, Kosofe LGA, Kehinde Dare, expressed gratitude, affirming that Rite Foods’ action demonstrates a genuine concern for the educational development of Nigerian children.

  • KloverHarris gifts Students school materials in Isiwu, Ikorodu, Lagos

    KloverHarris gifts Students school materials in Isiwu, Ikorodu, Lagos

    …Inspires, Encourages Excellence

    KloverHarris, a leading human capital development consultancy company in the country, has given out free books and writing materials to top-performing students of Local Government Primary School, Isiwu, Ikorodu, Lagos State, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) aimed at inspiring and encouraging brilliant academic performances.

    The CSR Project undertaken on Friday, 21st July 2023, at the school premises, saw the company gifting the best students in each class academic materials aimed at creating a positive impact on the beneficiaries and others, as well as reinforcing that there is dignity in labour.

    Ms. Bukola Ariybi, Managing Partner, KloverHarris, stated that the company’s CSR project was meticulously planned and effectively executed. She said giving out writing materials to the best students in the school will motivate others to work harder to benefit from similar gestures from KloverHarris.

    Ariyibi emphasised that encouraging and uplifting students in their academic pursuits would serve as a significant source of motivation for them to unleash their full potential. This encouragement would enable them to excel in their current educational endeavors and empower them to thrive as they progress into tertiary institutions. Ultimately, this would contribute to the development of a skilled and diverse workforce, which is crucial for the nation’s growth and advancement across various fields of expertise.

    She reiterated that the relevance of CSR initiatives to the company’s activities is crucial in terms of ensuring alignment with the core business values and addressing issues that are directly or indirectly connected to its operations and that subsequent programmes would also be well structured to address the fundamental needs of the citizenry.

    Commending KloverHarris Limited for the gifts, the School’s Head Teacher, Mrs. Soyombo Sukurat Iyabode, extolled the company for rewarding the students’ brilliant performances and for relieving their parents of the burden of purchasing the books and other valuable materials.

    She also urged other organisations to emulate KloverHarris’ goodwill which has put smiles on the students’ faces and further enabled them to strive for distinctive qualities.

    On KloverHarris’s scope of operations in human capital consultancy, Ariyibi said the first-rate company offers leadership development programmes that are tailored for different levels of leadership within clients’ businesses; assists in developing and implementing effective talent acquisition and retention strategies; helps design and implement performance management systems that align individual goals with organisational objectives; and develop training programmes to enhance the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of employees.

    The company offers change management support by providing change management frameworks, tools, and methodologies; succession planning strategies; human resource process optimisation; advising clients on creating diverse and inclusive workplaces; conducting employee engagement surveys to assess the level of employee satisfaction, and also human resource analytics and data-driven insights on human capital management.

  • Airtel Commissions the Largest Primary School in Gombe State

    Airtel Commissions the Largest Primary School in Gombe State

    Leading telecommunications network, Airtel Nigeria has commissioned its 7th adopted school, Government Day Primary, as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative, ‘Adopt-A-School’. The project was commissioned by the Emir of Gombe, alongside other notable guests, on the 24th of March, 2023, in Pantami, Gombe State.

    The commissioning follows the renovation of 12 blocks of 37 classrooms and a total of 17 toilets which have now been upgraded to modern toilet facilities for the pupils and teachers.

    Speaking during the event, State Business Manager, Airtel Nigeria, Moses Adejo, said, “Airtel is committed to improving the system of education in Nigeria, and we love to identify with basic school education where the nurturing starts from. This is because we truly believe in the saying that children are the future of this country”.

    Also speaking at the event, The Emir of Gombe, represented by Falakin Gombe, Alhaji Kabiru Tshon, applauded Airtel for their support towards education in Gombe, as he expressed his delight to be a subscriber to Airtel Network.

    “Thank you to Airtel Nigeria for this wonderful intervention which is the first of its kind in Gombe state. I am delighted to find out that Airtel can do so much to support education in our state. I am one of their subscribers, so I am pleased to say that my Airtel is making an impact in Gombe”, he said.

    According to the Head Teacher, Government Day Nursery and Primary School, Sani Abubakar, Airtel is the first to carry out the such intervention in the school and the whole of Gombe state.

    “This is the first historical event in our state in respect of intervention by any NGO or other organizations.  Government Day Primary School is the biggest school in the whole of Gombe state and Airtel did all it could to upgrade the classrooms and convert all the pit toilets into modern water cistern toilets. All the children now use a water cistern toilet, courtesy of Airtel.” he said.

    Government Day Primary School is said to be the largest primary school in Gombe state, with a total population of seven thousand, one hundred and Nineteen (7119) pupils registered under the school for basic education, and a hundred and thirty-five (135) teachers who cater to their educational needs.

    Since the inception of Airtel’s ‘Adopt-A-School’ initiative, Airtel Nigeria adopts dilapidated schools in rural areas and rehabilitates them at least for four years. This is in line with Airtel’s commitment to improving the standard of education in Nigeria, and since the inception, Airtel has remained committed to the development of these schools.