The upgrade came through the company's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), in line with its commitment to entrenching societal values
Mrs Folake Soetan, CEO, Ikeja Electric said the project was part the organization’s efforts to support the improvement of technical capacity building in the state.
Soetan expressed that the gesture was aimed at boosting technical education in the state, while complementing the efforts of government through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
"We remain passionate about giving back to communities where it operates, we also care about our customers and we look for every opportunity to support them, through our CSR platform, which has touched thousands of lives positively. "
"We acknowledge the efforts of the federal, state and local governments in providing quality education for our children and raising the future leaders of tomorrow. No doubt, the responsibility being handled by government is huge and demand is enormous. Government cannot do it all alone. That is why private organisations like Ikeja Electric throw their weight behind initiatives that support government and drive development." she added.
The upgrade is expected to enhance technical capacity building and create a conducive learning environment for the students.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folashade Adefisayo, in a statement, commended the company for it kind gesture. affirming that the state government looks forward to partner with the organization.
Adefisayo who was represented by Dr Olufunke Oyetola, Director of Policy, Planning, Research and Statistics, in the ministry, said the impact would definitely be meaningful to the students because the quality of learning would improve thereby enhancing their capabilities and potential.
Mrs Adegboyin Kenku, Principal, Government Technical College, Ikorodu, lauded Ikeja Electric for expending resources and time in order to impact on the lives of students and teachers.
Kenku said: “The students feel very comfortable in the workshop, they are excited to learn because of the conducive environment.
“Therefore, we want to express our gratitude to Ikeja Electric for being our partner in progress in nurturing and supporting the talents that will graduate from this college.
“We want to reassure them that we will maintain it. And we believe you hear positive news about our students,” she said.
Source: The Sun
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