As part of its commitment to supporting its host community through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Maersk Nigeria Limited has again demonstrated its responsiveness as the staff of the company last Wednesday engaged the pupils of the State Nursery and Primary School, Arakan Barracks, Apapa in academic exercise.
The company also donated 1,000 exercise books to the school. The staff took the pupils from Primaries 4 to 6 in various subjects including English, Social Studies, Mathematics and French.
Ada Onyeri, human resources Manager of Maersk Nigeria, who led other staff of the company to the school, said the teaching exercise was part of the company’s CSR in line with the 2017 International Women’s Day.
According to her, female staff of the company supported by their male counterparts, decided to use the occasion of the 2017 International Women’s Day to teach and inspire younger ones to grow and become productive future leaders.
“For us it is an opportunity to give back to the society. State Nursery and Primary School has been our adopted school, we have had a number of CSR activities here. We have built some school blocks and donated equipment among others.
“But today, it is very important for us because it is International Women’s day and so some of the female colleagues in our organisation supported by our men have come to use this occasion to teach the little ones and we hope by teaching, we inspire them to be like us in few years to come,” she said.
Louis Onukwufor, head Teacher of the school, appreciated the company for its support towards the development of the school and well being of its pupils.
“In 2014 December, your company gave us 10 computers and accessories and during our last school Inter-House Sports Competition, they gave us other gifts. They also built the four blocks of classroom in 2014 and refurbished our library.
“We want the staff to tell the company that we appreciate them so much. We love what they are doing for us and wish that they continue to do more for us,” she said.
Maersk Line is the world’s largest container shipping company with 374 offices in 116 countries. The company was founded in 1928. Its Nigerian office was established in 1988. International Women’s Day is celebrated globally on March 8 every year. It commemorates the movement for women’s rights. The theme for International Women’s Day 2017 is #BeBoldForChange.
AMAKA ANAGOR-EWUZIE
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