As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) towards supporting government’s efforts in the fight against the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) Nigeria’s leading construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria (JBN) Plc has kicked off the distribution of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to hospitals across Lagos state.
A press statement by the JBN Media Relations Office said the first leg of the distribution of the protective equipment which commenced on Thursday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Ikeja, was also extended to the General hospitals at Ikorodu, Agbowa, Epe and Ibeju-Lekki areas of the state.
The Lagos Island General hospital as well as the popular Lagos Island Maternity Hospital also benefitted from of the company’s distribution of the PPE.
Commending the company for the gesture, the Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lagos Island Maternity, Dr. Olufemi M. Omololu, said, “This effort by Julius Berger is appreciated. On behalf of all of us here and Lagosians, I commend the effort.
“Identifying with government’s efforts in this fight against Covid-19 by Julius Berger demonstrates the company’s real and commendable desire to save humanity and Nigeria from the pandemic. We are indeed grateful.”
Blueprint gathered that beneficiaries of the second phase of the exercise include the general hospitals in Badagry and Alimosho as well as the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre and Maternity and Child Centre, Amuwo amongst others.
According to the JBN Group Head, Media Relations Office, Prince Moses Duku, “The Board and Management of Julius Berger insists that the war against Coronavirus is a battle that must be won in the best interest of our country, people and economy.”
The donation of the PPE by the Julius Berger was preceded by on-going fumigation exercise as well as the distribution of food palliatives across the states.
