TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited has distributed 251 rechargeable solar reading lamps to assist students of host communities in Rivers State, to effectively prepare ahead of their forthcoming West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) examination.
Presenting the lamps, Managing Director of the company, Mr. Matthieu Bouyer, reaffirmed commitment to sustainable development of its host communities, especially the welfare of children at the grassroots.
The MD gave the assurance at Akabuka in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of Rivers State, yesterday.
Represented by Mr. Godspower Nwachukukwu, General Manager, Community Affairs, the MD said that the gesture was part of staff donation to the growth of education in local communities.
According to him, the schools which include; Government Secondary School Akabuka and Community Secuondary School Oboburu in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of the state, were randomly selected through a credible voting by the donors who are majorly staff of the company.
He said: “TotalEnergies remains committed not only to the provision of cleaner, cheaper and more accessible energy, but also to the sustainable development of its host countries and communities, especially the welfare of children.
”The company is particularly passionate about this project as it aligns with our sustainable development drive, especially levers 4 and 5, which highlight the importance we place on the sustainability of the communities we serve and the way we care for the people.”
Responding, Mr Uti Uche, Principal, Government Secondary School Akabuka commended the company for the donation and advised beneficiaries to enhance their reading abilities with the lamps.
Commending the company, the beneficiaries said the gesture would assist to extend their reading time in case of electricity shortfall.
One of the beneficiaries, Oki Emmanuel, also Head Prefect of Government Secondary School, Akabuka, thanked the company for the donation and promised to make good use of the lamp.
