LG Electronics Donates Solar-powered Borehole To College Of Education, Warri

LG Electronics, at the weekend, donated a solar-powered borehole to the College of Education, Warri, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable community development.

According to the company, the project is designed to provide students and staff of the institution with reliable access to clean and safe water while encouraging the use of renewable energy solutions. The solar-powered facility is expected to enhance hygiene standards and create a more conducive learning environment within the college.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, the College’s provost, Dr Dickson Onovwakpoma Oyovwi, expressed appreciation to LG Electronics for its intervention. He described the project as a significant contribution to the institution, noting that access to clean water had been a major challenge for students and staff.

According to him, the borehole has been sustaining the hostel since its installation, improving daily activities and overall well-being within the academic community.

He commended the company for identifying the institution’s needs and supporting education through the initiative.

The provost also urged other corporate organisations to emulate LG Electronics by investing in educational development and community wellbeing. He thanked the company for what he described as a meaningful partnership with the college.

Also speaking at the event, the Head of Corporate Marketing, LG Electronics Nigeria, Paul Mba, said the company remains committed to improving lives through sustainable solutions. He noted that the donation reflects LG Electronics’ dedication to supporting education and addressing real community needs.

Mba stated that meaningful innovation goes beyond technology, emphasising that the company’s efforts are focused on enhancing the quality of life in the communities where it operates.

The secretary general of the Student Union Government, Testimony, also expressed gratitude to LG Electronics for the project. She said the borehole would ease the difficulty students sometimes face in accessing clean water and enable them to focus better on their studies. She assured that the student community would ensure proper maintenance of the facility

Principal Officers of the College and representatives of LG Electronics attended the commissioning ceremony. They included Moses Osime, public relations manager, LG Electronics; Dr Oghenevize Moses Umukoro, deputy provost; Anomioghene Afure Joe, registrar; Dr Ejiro Sandra Ukubeyinje, College Librarian; Dr Dorcas Abiri, bursar; Clinton Oyovwi, director of Works; and Godwin Ejumi, Unuvwerhovwo of Ugboroke Community, among others.