schoolsn in Lagos to gets Dufil’s science lab equipment

In order to boost the performance of students in science related subjects and also stimulate interest of students in the sciences, Dufil Prima Foods has donated a complete set of science laboratory equipment to Surulere Senior Secondary School, Lagos.
The school which had been for a long time without laboratory equipment received the tools with funfair as students and teachers expressed happiness at the benevolence of the organisation to the school.
Speaking during the presentation ceremony which was held at the school premises, Public Relations and Event Manager of the company, Tope Ashiwaju, explained that the donation was in line with the organisation’s long term goal of making positive impact in the growth and development of education in Nigeria.
He added that the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility activities are usually informed by the results of the comprehensive needs assessment exercise regularly conducted by the company.
“We are glad it is the turn of Surulere Senior Secondary School and it is a delightful experience knowing that the impact of this sustained initiative will not only reflect on the educational performance of these present students, but will also have an unquantifiable multiplying effect on generations yet unborn,” he said.

While urging the students to make proper use of the science facilities and apparatuses, Ashiwaju projected that with such supports and improvement in science and technology education, Nigeria would eventually have the required man power in various science related fields.
He, however, stated that the food firm will return shortly to evaluate the level of progress and impact the donated equipment has had on the students’ performance in science subjects.
Principal of the school, Mrs. Aina Olatunbosun, who received the equipment on behalf of the school, expressed appreciation to the company and assured that the equipment would be effectively used and maintained in building future leaders for the nation.
Also, the Project Manager of Lagos State Empowerment Resource Network (LEARN), Mrs. Bisi Awoyomi, affirmed that the company by virtue of the donation, had assisted the Lagos State Government in achieving a major thrust in its long term goal of attaining sustainable growth of education in the state.
She said, “On behalf of the Lagos State Government, I would like to thank Dufil Prima Foods Plc for this contribution today. I would like to use this medium to encourage the students not to shy away from the sciences, as the country needs more scientists to join the league of great nations in the world today.”