By Divine Yusuf
Lekoil, a leading Nigerian oil and gas exploration company, has reiterated its commitment to social responsibility by donating N10.5 million to The Gamesville Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the less privileged in society.

The donation formed a significant part of the N15 million raised during a fundraising gala hosted by The Gamesville Foundation. The total amount was equally distributed among five charity organisations, each receiving N3 million to bolster their operations and expand their reach.

The Chief Executive Officer of Lekoil, Lekan Akinyomi, underscored the company’s ethos of consistent giving and community support.
“At Lekoil, we believe that giving should be a habit. There’s never a perfect time to give. There will always be competing responsibilities, but choosing to help others consistently is how we build stronger communities,” he said.

The Gamesville Foundation is renowned for merging recreational activities with material aid to uplift individuals affected by hardship, disability or isolation. Its initiatives include offering scholarships, hosting game tournaments for underprivileged children, and nurturing skills such as strategy, teamwork and self-confidence.

Akinyomi commended Chidinma, the founder of The Gamesville Foundation, for her dedication and vision.
“She is been doing incredible work, often independently. When we saw the value of what she was building, we knew we had to support it. We also encourage our colleagues to come up with ideas like these that uplift and unite communities,” he said.

He added that Lekoil does not give conditions and expectations, rather, they do what they are capable of, noting that those they give their support to will make the best use of the opportunity.