BIC Deepens Investment In Inclusive Education With New Solar-powered Classrooms

BIC has strengthened its commitment to inclusive education in Nigeria with the renovation of three solar-powered classrooms at Sari-Iganmu Inclusive School in Lagos in commemoration of the Global Education Week (GEW).

Delivered in partnership with the Raising Star Africa Foundation (RSAF), the project was carried out as part of BIC’s Global Education Week (GEW) 2025 activities and is designed to provide safer, more accessible, and technology-enabled learning environments for differently abled children.

The upgraded classrooms feature renewable energy integration, modern learning tools, and essential infrastructure improvements tailored to support inclusive education. The initiative aims to ensure uninterrupted learning, promote self-expression, and create inspiring spaces where children of all abilities can thrive.

Speaking, the general manager, BIC Nigeria, Anthony Amahwe said, “Improving learning conditions for students, especially those in underserved communities, remains central to BIC’s purpose.

By transforming these classrooms into solar-powered, inclusive learning spaces, we are enabling children to learn comfortably, safely, and creatively. This project contributes to our ambition to improve learning conditions for 250 million students globally by the end of 2025.”

The founder of Raising Star Africa Foundation, Michael Showunmi commended the long-standing partnership with BIC.

He noted that, the investment would significantly improve access to quality education for children requiring additional learning support and create a more inclusive school ecosystem.

As part of the celebration, BIC also rewarded two of the longest-serving teachers at Sari-Iganmu Inclusive School with N1 million each in recognition of their years of dedication and service. This gesture reaffirms BIC’s commitment to celebrating and empowering educators who inspire learning and creativity every day.

Expressing immense gratitude for the thoughtful and transformative renovations and donations at the school, the head teacher of Sari-Iganmu Inclusive School, Oladeji Aishat stated that, “an improved and modernized environment enhances learning for every child, and these renovations will greatly motivate and inspire our differently abled learners. Inclusive education is a shared responsibility, and we deeply appreciate BIC and the Raising Star Africa Foundation for bringing this vision to life.”

This year’s project reinforces BIC’s long-term commitment to improving learning conditions for all students across Nigeria.

Through sustained partnerships, investment in school infrastructure, and targeted support for both students and educators, BIC said, it continues to contribute towards shaping inclusive, resilient, and future-ready education in Nigeria.