BY NKECHI NAECHE- ESEZOBOR– Committed to its Corporate Social Responsibility, NSIA Insurance Limited at the weekend donated chairs, tables, and back-to-school items to Government College, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The event which was held on Friday, within the school’s premises was highly appreciated by the school authorities.
In his remarks, the Managing Director/ CEO, he MD/CEO, Apampa, emphasized the company’s commitment to its CSR causes, stating that “this as a part of our pledge to empower the next generation of leaders, and contribute to the advancement of education in Nigeria.”
He also disclosed that the company plans to adopt more school to support in any way needed, just like it has done with this government college.
“We believe in the transformative power of education to build a nation and equip individuals with the necessary skills to solve the challenges of today and create opportunities for tomorrow. This is why NSIA Insurance Limited has made it a mission to find schools, like this, that we can adopt and support in any way we can.”
He urged the students to focus on their education, see obstacles as opportunities, keep dreaming and believe in their potential. He also stated that the company promises to keep up its support and celebrate their achievements.
The School Principal, Bridget Oyedele, who spoke on behalf of the school management, said “We are deeply thankful for your kindness, compassion, and commitment to improving the learning environment of our students. Your donation has brought joy and excitement to our school community. These chairs and desks will not only provide our students with a comfortable and conducive learning environment but also inspire them to reach their full potential.
“Your donation will have a lasting impact on our school and our students. We pledge to make good use of these resources and to continue striving for excellence in education.”
This is the company’s fourth phase of Adopt-a-School project, an initiative which began in October 2023. Previous phases included the donation of a public address system, past question booklets, and the maintenance of the school’s football field.
NSIA Insurance Limited (Nigeria), a leading composite insurance company, is part of NSIA Participations, which is currently present in 12 African countries namely; Benin, Cameroon, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, and Togo.
