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Excitement as NBC Hands Over Classroom Blocks to LEA School

 

In line with its long-standing commitment to supporting its stakeholders and communities, the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Limited, has handed over a two-classroom block to the LEA Primary School in Karon Magiji in Abuja.  
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Speaking during the handover ceremony, the District Head, Chief Yunusa Bako Abdullahi, commended the gesture of the foremost Consumer Packaged Goods company, saying the community would continue to cherish the support.

“What NBC has done for LEA Primary school is very commendable. We consider this a major investment in the future of our children, the leaders of tomorrow,” he said.

Similarly, Headmistress of the school, Mrs. Abigael Eulus, described the new classroom blocks as a major relief for the pupils who have had to learn under overcrowded classrooms.

“We are very happy with the new classrooms. The children are even happier and understandably so. Before now, many of them had to share a desk while writing on their laps in the process. This had made learning pretty difficult for them.

“So, you can understand why we are so happy with this support from NBC. God will bless NBC for this,” she said.

Public Affairs and Communications Director, Ekuma Eze, said over the years, the Coke System has continued to lead the charge in education and human capital development in Nigeria leveraging a wide range of interventions.  

“As a good corporate citizen, we believe a community grows in line with its level of education. Hence, this gesture underscores our commitment to support our communities not only to attain sustainable growth, but also build a secure, rewarding future for their people,” Ekuma said.

With Nigeria accounting for nearly 20 percent of the total out-of-school children in the world, critical interventions in education, particularly by private sector actors, are required to secure the future of Nigeria’s children.