Still in line with its continuous commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has donated a block of classrooms and a Principal’s office to Government Day Junior Secondary School, Boyi, Gurara Local.Government Area (LGA) in Niger State.
The donation was carried out in a brief ceremony with the Julius Berger CSR team led by Engineer Yusuf Ibrahim.
Speaking in response to the donation the Principal of the school, Mr. Bala Dodo said, “the importance of education and a conducive learning environment cannot be overemphasided.
“Before now, this building was an incomplete one, and there was not a roof and chairs for our classrooms,” adding that, “initially, we had to wait for the primary school students to finish their classes to enable the junior secondary students go in for their classes in the afternoon.
He further stated that, “Julius Berger Nigeria Plc came to our school’s rescue and not only gave us this beautiful structure, but also provided us with students’ and teachers’ chairs, a Principal’s office, and a toilet.
“The excitement on our children’s faces clearly shows that Julius Berger has given them an amazing gift and we cannot be more grateful.
“On behalf of the Management and students, we say a very big thank you to Julius Berger.”
Also speaking at the event, the Acting Village Head, John Nasara, who could not withhold his excitement said, “words aren’t enough to express my excitement.
“With this donation, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has not only touched the hearts of the students, but also left an indelible mark in the hearts of our community.
“Through this donation, Julius Berger has showed us the actual meaning of kindness and has exhibited it by giving back to the society.
“We are grateful and may God bless the Company with every good and kind gift.”
The Secretary of the Hausa Community, Umar Abdulkareem Kauru, who was also present at the handing over of the project said, “we are very excited for the helpful actions taken by Julius Berger. Looking at the smiles on our children’s faces gives me so much joy.
“We appreciate God first and then Julius Berger for what they have done today. We are so grateful.”
The Head Boy of the School, Michael Daniel, who was also present at the event said, “I want to thank Julius Berger Nigeria Plc for providing us with this block of classrooms.
“We appreciate how much Julius Berger is concerned about our education and all the Company’s efforts towards our community.
“On behalf of my fellow students, I say thank you to Julius Berger.”
At the company’s next donations stop at Ahmed Idris Kura Community Science and Technical College, Arewa Kura, Kura L.G.A, Kano State, Julius Berger’s CSR efforts were also commended and gratefully acknowledged by the school management and the students.
The Principal of the school, Falalu Ahmed, was effusive with thanks and prayers for Julius Berger.
His words: “I want to specially thank Julius Berger Nigeria Plc for providing us with this block of classrooms. We had just two classroom blocks and could not afford to admit more children into our school due to lack of learning spaces.
“Thankfully, this very thoughtful gesture came to us at a time when we really needed it, and we do not take this for granted. God gave us what we really desired and he did that through Julius Berger.
“On behalf of the staff, parents and the pupils of Ahmed Idris Kura Community Science and Technical College, Arewa Kura, I say a very big thank you to the Company.”
The Village Head, Abubakar Abubakar, said, “I am extremely grateful to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc for this significant contribution made to our school and also our community.
“I also want to take out time to thank the entire management of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc. This Company, indeed, has written its name boldly in our community anals.”
The College Director, Mr. Salisu Kura, thanked the Company also for the CSR donation gifted to the school.
He added that besides this, Julius Berger also helped to repair certain areas within the school premises which had potholes and were water-logged and as such, the students were previously restricted from accessing certain points in the school.
“With Julius Berger’s intervention, the bad portions had been repaired for free and easier movement. We are happy. I pray God reward and bless the company continuously,” he said.