By Fatima Zahra Muhammad
ASHENEWS reports that BUA Cement Company has supported 15 community clinics in Sokoto state with drugs and hospital equipment.
The Managing Director of BUA, Engr. Haliru Binji, stated this while presenting the drugs in Sokoto.
Binji, who was represented by Mr. Sada Suleiman, the Assistant Director and Head of Administration and Corporate Services said that the company also purchased uniforms for pupils of Sabon Garin Alu Primary School, Khalifah Isyaka Rabiu Primary School Gidan Bailu/Gidan Datti, and exercise books for 12 primary schools across Wamakko local government council as part of its corporate social responsibility(CSR).
The company said that it expanded the scope of coverage for benefiting health facilities from eight clinics to 14 following popular demand by the communities.
He noted that the company is also donating cement to 68 communities to facilitate repair works on communal facilities such as mosques, cemeteries, drainages, and other facilities ahead of the rainy season.
He added that no fewer than 150 students have so far benefitted from the company’s scholarship scheme since its inception in 2017.
“Out of this number, 47 have graduated and we currently have 103 students on the scholarship payroll. This year and next academic session, a total of 55 scholarship slots will be issued as follows: Wamakko 20, Sokoto 15, Zamfara 10, and Kebbi 10.
“This year, the company has increased the number of scholarship slots allocated to Wamakko LGA from 15 to 20 and also increase the amount of scholarship grants, given the economic realities now. This will bring the total number of our students on scholarship to 158,” he said.
The company commended the Sokoto state government for sustaining its partnership with the company in the interest of development in the state.
It also urged the local government council to put in a monitoring mechanism to ensure that these donations are fully utilized for the benefit of the communities.
“At BUA Cement, giving back to our communities is of paramount importance to us.
“BUA Cement company is dedicated to offering such kind gestures to its host communities every year to provide them with easy access to medical care in their clinics at no cost.
“We are dedicated and committed to giving back to our host communities to add value to their livelihood, help them live a better life and also give them access to basic amenities,” he said.
