By Muhammed Ogwu, Lafia
Nasarawa State governor Abdullahi Sule has flagged off the complete remodeling of L.G.E.A Primary School Ego and that of Agaza in the Kokona LGA of Nasarawa State.
Our correspondent reports that the project is carried out by a mining company operating in the area, Black Gem New Energy Company Ltd, as part of its community development initiatives.
The projects, which are part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility, involve renovation, fencing, and construction of blocks of classrooms at primary and secondary schools in Ego and Agaza communities.
The governor said that the construction of the schools, when completed, would improve the standard of education in the area.
The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. John Mamman, lauded the mining company for the noble initiative.
Sule charged the benefiting communities to take advantage of the schools to send their wards to attain western education.
He, however, restated his administration’s continued commitment to key into different policies and programs that would have a direct bearing on the education sector.
On his part, the Member Representing Kokona East Constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Daniel Ogah-Ogazi, appreciated Gov. Sule for attracting investors to the state via mining activities.
Ogah-Ogazi also thanked the governor for allowing a mining license to Black Gem New Energy Co. Ltd to mine in their communities.
He further charged the youths of the community to provide a conducive atmosphere for the company to thrive in its operation.
“This is Black Gem New Energy Company Ltd Corporate Social Responsibility. This is made possible even as the Executive Chairman of the company, Mr. Chin, approved the request of the community before the commencement of their exploration in this area,” he said.
The Traditional Ruler of Agwada said that the existence of the company in the area was a good omen for the people because their coming has started yielding positive results through the renovation, construction, and fencing of the schools, which will go a long way in complementing government efforts in the education sector of the state.
He urged the people of the area to coexist peacefully for peace and development to thrive.
On his part, the Managing Director of the company, Mr. Andy Zhong, appreciated the governor and the community for providing an enabling environment for them to operate in the area, saying that the company will discharge its duties effectively and fulfill all its community development agreements and corporate social responsibility.
He said the remodeling of the schools was part of the company’s social responsibility to the community.
The Managing Director said that the community should expect more in terms of the provision of potable water, electricity, rural roads, and others.
Earlier, the Executive Chairman of Kokona Local Government Council, Hon. Agbawu M. Agbawu, appreciated Black Gem New Energy Co. Ltd for its laudable development efforts in the area.
He also called on the community to embrace unity and live in peace, adding that peace is the only way to guarantee meaningful development in society.
Our correspondent reports that the event had in attendance traditional rulers, principal officers in the State Primary Education Board, former Chairman of Kokona Local Government Council Awalu Adamu, security agencies, and others.
