Total reconstructs two blocks of classrooms at Ibafon community
As part of its efforts to contribute to the growth of education in the society, Total Nigeria Plc has reconstructed two dilapidated blocks of classrooms at Ibafon Primary School, Apapa in Lagos.
The project was done in line with the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy, as the classrooms were reconstructed, commissioned and handed over to the leadership of the Ibafon community.
Speaking during the commissioning of the classrooms, Managing Director, Total Nigeria Plc, Mr. Jean-Philippe Torres explained that the notice of the dilapidated classrooms was brought to the company during its intervention on Malaria in the community in 2016.
Torres pointed out that Total saw the need to reconstruct the classrooms, noting that it would ease overcrowding of pupils and assist in providing a better learning experience.
In his words: “In 2016 during Total’s CSR community intervention on Malaria, the Baale of the community brought to our attention, the dilapidated nature of these two classroom blocks. Total being guided by the societal approach and based on mutual respect, listening and dialogue, decided to intervene. We believe that the renovation of these blocks of classrooms will ease overcrowding of pupils and assist in providing a better learning experience”.
According to the Total boss, the project was realized after due consultations between the community, the school and Total.
“Consultations were made with all stakeholders including the SUBEB and the school authorities to ensure that the project is worth the while for the community.”
He continued: “Cumulative community actions over the years will ensure an economically viable society, a sustainable environment with a crop of educated population that guarantees a brighter tomorrow for our future leaders and indeed the community at large.”
Total Nigeria Plc is a Marketing and Services subsidiary of Total, a multinational energy company operating in more than 130 countries and committed to providing sustainable products and services for its customers. For over 50 years, Total Nigeria Plc has remained the leader in the downstream sector of the Nigerian oil and gas industry with an extensive distribution network of over 500 service stations nationwide and a wide range of top quality energy products and services.
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