Local Government Primary School, Elero-Igbesa, in Ogun State, has been given a facelift with a structural overhaul carried out by Unilever Nigeria, one of the country’s longest-standing manufacturing companies.
 
At the weekend, the company handed over newly renovated classroom blocks, upgraded sanitation facilities with modern toilets, and introduced sustainable energy solutions through solar panels as part of its commitment to improving livelihoods and community development.
 
Speaking at the event, the state’s Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, expressed the government’s delight at the intervention, noting that it aligns with the state’s agenda for school infrastructure renewal. He encouraged other corporate organisations to follow Unilever’s example.
 
The company’s Managing Director, Tobi Adeniyi, explained that the project aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 4, which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong employment opportunities, as well as with the Ogun State Education Revitalisation Agenda. “Every child has earned the right to quality education. And beyond the four walls of the classrooms, we must ensure that our children are equipped with an enabling environment that helps them to concentrate, learn, and dream. This project is part of our sustainability agenda to improve lives and empower future generations,” he said.
 
According to Adeniyi, upgrading sanitation facilities, constructing new toilets, and incorporating sustainable solutions through the addition of solar panels and proper ventilation of the classrooms are geared towards contributing to the improvement of education and supporting the government’s push for a safe, healthy, and conducive learning space that enhances pupils’ attendance, concentration, and academic performance.