Lafarge Africa Donates Modern Libraries To Host Communities In Cross River 

From Ene Asuquo, Calabar 

Cement manufacturing giant, Lafarge Africa, has donated two well equip libraries to two secondary schools at  Mfamosing host community in Cross River State.

The projects were handed over by officials of the cement company to Obutong Comprehensive High School, Obutong community, and Government Secondary School, Akwa Ikot Effanga, Cross River State.

The plant manager, Milady Hanna, assured the locals that they will continue to reach out and give priority attention to youths  education, development, and infrastructure improvement within its host communities.

The manager stated that the project aligns with the Cross River State government’s ongoing effort to strengthen educational infrastructure in local communities. 

The plant manager who spoke through Mr Abiodun Akingbade said, “These library projects reflect our commitment to listening and responding to what really matters to our host communities. 

“We embarked on these projects to provide access to tools that empower children located within these communities,”Hanna maintained.

Also speaking, the Director of Policy & Higher Education, Cross River State, Dr. Moses Agboreyo,  who represented the state  Commissioner for Education, Sen Stephen Odey, hailed  the cement  firm for its continued interventions in the education sector which has helped a great deal in complementing the government’s work in education. 

Agboreyo urged traditional institutions and other relevant authorities to ensure proper security and maintenance of the facilities to guarantee long-term benefit for students.

In his remarks,  Communications & Public Affairs Manager, Lafarge Africa Plc, Mr. Inyang Bassey explained that the initiative is part of the company’s broader corporate social responsibility efforts that is focused on creating shared value and sustainable futures.