Stanbic IBTC Holdings has successfully completed the renovation of six classrooms and the Head Teacher’s Office at the Waziri Primary School in Niger State as part of its Adopt-A-School initiative, a programme exemplifying  the organization’s commitment to fostering better learning environments for Nigerian children.

 

 

The completion made the school, the seventh to benefit from the company’s commitment to educational development in Nigeria.

 

 

The Waziri Primary School project was officially inaugurated recently in a ceremony attended by esteemed dignitaries; among them were Muhammad Baba Ibrahim, the Chairman of the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB); Hon. Aminu Ladan, the Local Government Chairman; Haj. Hadiza Shuru, the Niger State First Lady’s representative; along with other notable government officials and guests. Their presence emphasized the crucial role of community engagement in advancing educational facilities.

 

 

The renovation and infrastructure upgrades carried out at the school reflect Stanbic IBTC’s dedication to sustainable educational development.

 

 

The project involved several key improvements, including the renovation of two classroom blocks; the installation of 120 new pieces of classroom furniture; the construction of a modern computer laboratory; a modern block of 12 toilets; the planting of 50 trees to enhance the school environment; and the development of a football area for recreation and physical education.

 

 

Acting Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Kunle Adedeji, described the ‘Adopt-A-School initiative’ as part of the organisation’s  broader mission to foster sustainable growth and development in Nigeria.

 

 

“We are dedicated to creating an environment where children can learn and thrive,” he stated.

 

 

The project, he added,  marked another significant milestone in the Adopt-A-School initiative, which the organisation believed, has started improving the learning conditions of beneficiaries  in Ogun, Akwa Ibom, Ekiti, Sokoto, Borno, and Gombe states.

 

 

The Local Government Chairman, Aminu Ladan, expressed the impact of the organisation’s activities on the community.

 

“As a public school graduate, I take pride in serving as the council chairman. It is essential to recognise and appreciate the individuals and organizations actively working to create a better future for our communities. Their efforts inspire hope and lay the groundwork for the next generation to achieve their dreams,” he stated.