Total Nigeria Plc reach out to IDPs in Abuja
In furtherance of its sustainable development plan, Total Nigeria Plc’s, recently reached out to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in some IDP camps in Abuja. The oil and gas giant alongside the Nigerian Red-Cross Society donated and distributed 3,000 long lasting insecticide treated mosquito nets and 1,000 Awango by Total solar lamps to the IDP camps residents.
Managing Director Total Nigeria Plc Mr. Jean-Philippe Torres, represented by the General Manager (Human Resources & Corporate Services/Company Secretary) Mrs. Bunmi Popoola-Mordi, while presenting the items to the IDPs said “This gesture is part of the Group’s contribution in addressing the social challenges of internally displaced persons in our society. Our sister company, Total EP Nigeria Limited, had earlier donated $550,000 to the IDPs which is been managed with the Red Cross Society for gradual disbursement over the next two year period, towards addressing some of the challenges at the IDPs in Nigeria.”
In his appreciation speech, the leader of the Apo-Sunshine IDP camp, Mr. Chakule A. Lawal, an indigene of Bornu State said “We thank Total Nigeria Plc for this kind gesture, it will go a long way in alleviating our problems especially as we in this camp do not have light, the solar lamps will help us a lot. We sleep in uncompleted houses without windows and doors making us vulnerable to mosquito bites. The donation is well targeted as it directly addresses our needs. We thank you Total”.
As an organization whose CSR strategy is centered on respect, listening/dialogue and stakeholder involvement, Total Nigeria Plc remains a partner in the sustainable development of its communities. The company’s commitment to better energy ensures it contributes to the human, economic and social development of society at large. As one of the Groups CSR pillars, contribution to human, economic and social development form part of its response to the challenges of the society.
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