Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Limited, bottlers of the Coca-Cola brands of soft drinks in Nigeria, has commissioned two blocks of 10 renovated classrooms and office of the Head Teacher at the LGEA Primary School, Kakuri, Kaduna State.
In addition to the renovated blocks of classrooms, NBC also donated a newly constructed borehole and 40,000litre capacity overhead tanks and a standby 5,000 KVA generator to power the borehole and ensure availability of potable water in the school at all time, as well as a newly-constructed toilet facility for pupils and teachers.
The LGEA Primary School is located in Television area of Kaduna South Local Government.
Mr. Uzo Odenigbo, head, Public Affairs and Communications, NBC, at the inauguration of the projects, which held at the school premises recently, said, “NBC is known for supporting initiatives that promote the growth and development of primary education in Nigeria. For this reason, we have continued to partner with government, agencies and communities to implement projects in schools across the country that add instant and lasting value to the people of the communities where we operate”.
Odenigbo added that, “This is a demonstration of our continued commitment to investment and contribution to safe water access, education, youth development, among others.” He charged the
Ishaya Anfani, vice chairman, Kaduna South Local Government thanked NBC for the laudable initiative.
“Education is the responsibility of everyone. That is why government has sustained a healthy relationship with corporate organizations operating within our local council area to ensure steady and meaningful development of our communities. This initiative from NBC is one that touches the heart of our communities and we will remain grateful to them for providing our future leaders and their mentors with facilities that make the learning environment more conducive,” he said.
Anfani charged the school and the community leaders to see to it that these projects are adequately maintained and protected.
“This is the only way you can prove to NBC that you are grateful for this kind gesture,” he added.
At the inauguration of the borehole and 40,000 litre capacity overhead tanks in Dawn Quarters community area of Railway, also in Kaduna, Odenigbo expressed happiness that NBC is able to give back to its host communities.
He thanked the community for the support that they have given the bottler.
He said the NBC will continue to partner with government and the people to provide amenities that enhance lives.
The borehole project in Dawn Quarters is connected automatically to the power source in order to ensure that water is available round the clock for the use of people in the community.
Mr. Markus Anga, director, Water Resources, Ministry of Water Resources, Kaduna State, said: “We are grateful to NBC for providing water for the people of Dawn Quarters because it will go a long way to help reduce diseases, provide potable water for them and enough to wash their clothes and keep their environment tidy. This is a welcome development. We want NBC to sustain the partnership with government in our bid to alleviate the suffering of the people.”
Alhaji Muhammadu Danjuma Musa, Seriki of Dawn Quarters, thanked NBC on behalf of the community and promised that the community will take ownership of the project and ensure it is sustainable.
NBC was incorporated in November 1951 and is a member of Coca-Cola HBC A.G, an anchor bottler with the franchise to bottle products of The Coca-Cola Company in 28 countries in North, Central and South Europe, Asia and Africa with over 570 million consumers in these markets.