A cement manufacturing company, Lafarge Africa, has donated two equipped libraries to two secondary schools in the Mfamosing host community in Cross River State.
Officials of the cement company simultaneously handed over the library project to Obutong Comprehensive High School, Obutong community, and Government Secondary School, Akwa Ikot Effanga, Cross River State.
The Mfamosing plant manager, Milady Hanna, assured the community locals that the company will do everything within its reach to prioritise youth education, youth development, and infrastructure improvement within its host communities.
The manager stressed that the project aligns with the Cross River State government’s ongoing effort to strengthen educational infrastructure in local communities.
Mr. Abiodun Akingbade, who represented the plant manager, said, “These library projects reflect our commitment to listening and responding to what matters to our host communities.
“We embarked on these projects to provide access to tools that empower children within these communities,” Hanna maintained.
Also speaking, the Director of Policy & Higher Education, Cross River State, Dr. Moses Agboreyo, who represented the state Commissioner for Education, Sen Stephen Odey, hailed the cement firm for its continued interventions in the education sector, which have greatly complemented 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 student benefits.
In his remarks, 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 focused on creating shared value and sustainable futures.
“We believe that knowledge is a cornerstone for building thriving communities. Through this project, Lafarge Africa contributes to academic excellence and reinforces the value of community partnership. Every investment in education today is a step toward a more sustainable tomorrow,” he stated.
