In its endless efforts to remain socially responsible, PrimeTech, the design and engineering subsidiary of an engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc., last week, delivered on its promise to renovate a hitherto dilapidated Abuja school and upgrade other tools required by the pupils for a conducive learning environment.

The latest Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity by PrimeTech was a follow-up to an earlier effort which saw the company renovating some classrooms in the school, LEA Primary School, Sabo, Karmo, Abuja. Last week’s CSR initiative had the company donating 50 sets of furniture (50 chairs and 50 desks) for the students alongside three sets of desks and chairs for the teachers.

The gesture, which marked the completion of a broader CSR intervention that began last year with the renovation of a classroom block and the distribution of literacy packs and insecticide-treated nets to promote learning and health among pupils, elicited excitement by staff and pupils of the school, who lauded the company for rescuing them from the disadvantages earlier suffered.

Julius Berger-PrimeTech, HOD Infrastructure Department, Honesty Onyeyela, in his speech at the event, said: “The last time we visited as PrimeTech, we were able to do some things as part of our CSR and during that event, a promise was made that PrimeTech Design and Engineering will add to the things that we did the last time. So, you remember the last time there was a renovation activity here. And so, in that occasion, we promised that PrimeTech is going to come back again and do what we are here for today. So, today, we are here in fulfilment of that promise to give 50 sets of desks and chairs for the students and three sets of desks and chairs for the teachers.”

 He, therefore, urged the pupils to put the items into proper use and management, saying that at PrimeTech, we believe that education is the major thing that can drive people, improve the lives of the people, and make the people see the better future ahead of them. 

“We believe these chairs will improve your studies and make you better people in life. I want to encourage you as well, that these items we are giving to you should be something that you will keep, take care of such that years from now, when we look back, we will say that what we did as an investment was a good one.

Speaking amid songs of appreciation to the company for the donations, the Head teacher of the school, Jonathan Auta, thanked PrimeTech for keeping to their promise and coming back to fulfil the promise of providing desks and chairs for both the students and teachers of the school saying; “Once again, we are here to appreciate PrimeTech for their concern about us. We are pleased and we don’t know how we will thank you people. You people are so great to us. We thank you very much.”

The landmark donation underscores PrimeTech’s belief that a conducive learning environment is fundamental to quality education.  The furniture sets will enhance classroom experience for both pupils and teachers, reducing overcrowding and fostering better engagement during lessons.