Lafarge Africa, one of the leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company and manufacturer of a range of cement brands, has officially inaugurated two newly equipped libraries for secondary schools in its Mfamosing host community in Cross River State. 

The handover of the library projects held simultaneously at Obutong Comprehensive High School, Obutong community, and Government Secondary School, Akwa Ikot Effanga. 

In his remarks, Mr. Abiodun Akingbade, representing the Plant Manager, Mfamosing Plant, Milad Hanna reiterated the company’s commitment to educational advancement, youth development, and infrastructure improvement within its host communities, emphasised that the project aligns with the Cross River State government’s ongoing effort to strengthen educational infrastructure in local communities. 

“These library projects reflect our commitment to listening and responding to what really matters to our host communities. We embarked on these projects to provide access to tools that empower children located within these communities,”.

Delivering his remarks at the ceremony, the Director of Policy & Higher Education, Cross River State, Dr. Moses Agboreyo, representing the Commissioner for Education, Sen (Dr.) Stephen Odey commended Lafarge Africa for its continued interventions in the education sector which has helped a great deal in complementing the government’s work in education. 

Agboreyo urged traditional institutions and other relevant authorities to ensure proper security and maintenance of the facilities to guarantee long-term benefit for students. 

Also speaking at the event in Obutong, Communications & Public Affairs Manager, Lafarge Africa Plc, Mr. Inyang Bassey explained that the initiative is part of the company’s broader corporate social responsibility efforts that is focused on creating shared value and sustainable futures. 

“We believe that knowledge is a cornerstone for building thriving communities. Through this project, Lafarge Africa is not only contributing to academic excellence but also reinforcing the value of community partnership. Every investment in education today is a step toward a more sustainable tomorrow,” Bassey noted.