BUA Cement Plc, has started the distribution of 1,000 3-seater desks valued at N32 million to schools in Sokoto State.
The company has made this donation as support for the host community.
While making donation in one of the schools, the company’s Head of Administration and Human Resources, said 13 schools which include the company’s host community schools will gain from the programme.
Sulaiman said, “This will benefit some public and Islamiyya schools including Assasul Islam Arkilla, Ma’ahadu Abdullahi Nakasari, and Madarasatul Anas Bin Malik Bado. “Also included are, Sultan Atiku Secondary school, Gidan Salanke Primary school, Marafa Danbaba Nizamiyya, Wamakko Model Primary school, Aishatu Ummul Muminina Arkilla, Kaurar Kimba model Primary school, Asare primary school, Wajeke Primary school, Gwuiwa model Primary school and BUA Cement school.”
The company’s Director of Administration and Sales, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Yusuf, revealed that the gesture was to commend the policy of the state government which has declared a state of emergency on education.
“We are truly part and partners in ensuring the success of government policies and programmes. We are distributing no fewer than 1,000 three-seater desks, worth N32 million, to sustain a conducive learning environment for our pupils.
He added that: “As such, I urge benefiting schools to put the gesture into good use to enable the success of the said target.”
While speaking for those who benefit from the programme, the Secretary, of the Wamakko local government area, Alhaji Abubakar Chika, thanked the company for the gesture and referred to it as a wake-up call to all other companies and businesses across the state.