Ethanol Company (EthCo), a subsidiary of conglomerate Press Corporation Limited (PCL), has handed over a refurbished classroom college block and administration block, and donated desks and workplace furnishings value K60 million to Majiga Primary School in Nkhotakota.
The firm additionally powered the classroom and administration blocks with photo voltaic electrical energy to assist ease energy challenges on the college.
Speaking after handing over the objects on Friday, Ethco Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lusubilo Chakaniza, mentioned the corporate determined to assist after noticing the dilapidated constructions on the college after they visited 4 months in the past.
“In September we visited the school to make a donation of stationery, that is when we learnt about the situation, and as part of our Corporate Social Investment, which prioritises education amongst other focus areas, we did not hesitate to step in to assist. We believe that the refurbished school and administration blocks, desks and office furniture will provide a conducive learning environment, while the electricity will ensure the pupils and teachers are able to study and execute their jobs well.”
“This is part of our contribution to Government’s effort in providing quality education to the people. . We request the teachers and leaners to take care of the infrastructure and other donated items so that they can also benefit those coming behind them,” mentioned Chakaniza.
Headteacher of the varsity, Bolings Kamanga counseled EthCo for the help.
“We are short of words for the gesture shown by EthCo. We now have good structures for the pupils’ studies. As teachers, we also have good office desks and power to help us as we prepare for lessons,” mentioned Kamanga.
Head lady on the college, Patience Wandawanda additionally hailed EthCo for the well timed help saying the dilapidated constructions affected their focus at school as they all the time needed to hold alert for his or her security.
“The old structure posed a serious danger to our lives. As a Standard eight pupil, the electricity also means I will have more time to study in the evening. This will help us to do well in our Primary School Leaving Certificate examinations. All I can say is to promise EthCo that we will make them proud,” she mentioned.
Nkhotakota District Council Director of Planning and Development, Davis Kavalo mentioned the assistance from EthCo is a well timed enhance within the improvement of schooling within the district, which lacks correct constructions and supplies for studying.
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