Firm Boosts Science Education With Lab Equipment Donation To School

Dufil Prima Foods Limited, has strengthened science education in Lagos with the donation of comprehensive laboratory equipment.

The intervention, which took place on Sunday, is part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme and is expected to be extended to other schools across the country.

The equipment donated covers Chemistry, Physics and Biology practicals and includes compound microscopes, test tubes, beakers, conical and volumetric flasks, measuring instruments, electrical equipment, dissecting kits, specimen trays and laboratory safety materials.

According to the company, the donation was informed by a needs-assessment exercise to identify specific gaps in the school’s science facilities, rather than providing generic items.

Speaking on the initiative, the Group corporate communications and events Manager of Dufil Prima Foods Limited, Temitope Ashiwaju, said the approach is centered on meeting communities at their point of need.

“Giving back to the society in which we operate is an important part of our corporate responsibility. We do not want to simply give out items; we want to understand what communities and institutions actually need and meet them at that point of need,” Ashiwaju said.

He noted that education remains one of Dufil’s key areas of social investment, alongside healthcare and community development, with interventions ranging from scholarships to provision of educational and medical resources.

The principal and director of Ikeja Senior Grammar School, Mrs. Ajibola Johnson, who received the equipment on behalf of the school, described the gesture as timely and impactful.

“When we were told that Indomie was bringing science equipment to our school, we were very happy because many of the items were things we actually needed but did not have. These materials will enable our students to participate in practical lessons and support their learning in science subjects,” she said.

She added that practical experience is critical to science education as it allows students to complement classroom theory with direct observation and experimentation.

For the students, the intervention puts the tools of experimentation directly into their hands, turning science from what they learn about in textbooks into something they can actively explore.

Ashiwaju said the initiative also reflects Dufil’s interest in encouraging more young Nigerians to embrace science by making practical learning more accessible.