Vitafoam Nigeria Plc has demonstrated its commitment to educational development and innovation through a significant Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, upgrading the laboratory facilities at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).

The upgraded laboratory is designed to enhance the learning experience of students in the Faculty of Science, providing them with hands-on experience with modern equipment and technology. This initiative underscores Vitafoam’s dedication to contributing to the growth and development of Nigeria’s educational sector.

The group managing director, Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, Taiwo Adeniyi, said the company had always thrived on making sure it gives back to the society through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

He noted that Vitafoam Nigeria, listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) had the responsibility to the environment and giving back when the need arises.

“We found Unilag a worthy partner and then we found this particular laboratory that provides access to five departments of the faculty. By refurbishing this lab, we are covering a larger percentage of students.

On the laboratory equipment supplied to the University, he stated that the company is no longer a mattress producing company, stressing that 80 per cent of the equipment were sourced from the group.

He stated that the management of Vitafoam Nigeria out of commitment to transforming the laboratory, opted for a world-class learning environment for the students.

The vice chancellor of Unilag, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, who was represented by deputy vice-chancellor (Academics & Research) of the University, Prof. Bola Oboh-Oboh during the donation ceremony at the school premises, commended the management of Vitafoam Nigeria for consistently showing commitment to assist the University.

According to her, Vitafoam Nigeria has completed a world -class laboratory used by students in the new faculty of life sciences.

“The faculty comprises five departments- Botany, Self biology & genetics, Marine Science, Microbiology and Sociology. The students in those departments from year one to four and those in the faculty of education, especially Biology education, always use the laboratory.

“There is no cause under life sciences that does not have a laboratory attached to it. The management of Unilag is very grateful to the management of Vitafoam for the gesture. The company has always been there, improving our infrastructure, donating requirements and we cannot thank them enough.”

She, however, called on the students, and lab attendants to maintain the facilities donated by Vitafoam Nigeria.

Oboh-Oboh used the opportunity to call on other corporate bodies to key into the commitment of Vitafoam Nigeria in terms of supporting the University for over 16 years.

She added that the federal government cannot do it alone, stressing that nothing is too little to support the University community

Speaking also, the dean, Faculty of Physical and Earth Sciences, Unilag, Prof. Olayinka Taiwo-Asekun, commended the management of Vitafoam for turning the lab to a world class facility.