Julius Berger Nigeria Plc as part of its target of distributing 15,000 insecticide treated mosquito nets has commenced distribution of nets to vulnerable Nigerians, mostly children, pregnant women and nursing mothers.
The construction company in a press statement by the Media Relations Office, Monday, said the exercise was in continuation of its determination to touch the lives of communities in its operational sites.
It read in part, “Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has again commenced distribution of treated mosquito nets to vulnerable Nigerians, which are largely children as well as pregnant women and nursing mothers.
“The donations were accompanied with an easy-to-read pamphlet on: “Guide to Malaria prevention” to further underscore the company’s determination to better its CSR report card.”
According to the statement, “For over 10 years, the country’s leading construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, has continued its support in the prevention of malaria in communities across Nigeria.
“Through its World Malaria Day initiative, individuals especially women and children benefit from the organisation’s intervention project, to distribute thousands of insecticide-treated bed nets, in the prevention of Malaria amongst the most vulnerable.”
Speaking during the distribution, the Julius Berger Head Corporate Communications, James Agama, described the initiative as a demonstration of the company’s long-term commitment to the welfare of citizens and residents across the country.
He urged beneficiaries to make the most of the treated nets, while maintaining that, “Our corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes have been consistent over the years and World Malaria Day is another opportunity to support our communities alongside global efforts in the fight against Malaria.
“The long-lasting treated nets, aka mosquito nets will go a long way in helping to effectively prevent and protect users from malaria. Our belief is that investing in the health of the Nigerian people will result in great economic returns in terms of productivity and overall quality of life.”
Receiving the donation at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Memorial Hospital, Sabon Wuse, Kaduna state, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, Dr. Larfana Bk. Musa, thanked Julius Berger for always living up to its CSR even as the CMD advised the beneficiaries to use the nets wisely to prevent their children and themselves from often fatal effect of malaria.
Similarly, in Lagos, at St. Paul Anglican Primary School, Aseese, along the Lagos-Shagamu Expressway project area, the recipient, who were pupils as well as their teachers and administrators were full of excitement.
The Head Teacher, Mrs. Sola Olanisebe, stated: “…on behalf of the Staff, Parents and the Pupils of St. Paul’s Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Aseese, I say thank you for what you did for us, and we pray that God in His infinite mercies bless you richly in Jesus name. The company shall grow higher.”
In the same vein, the Head Girl, Miss Ilerioluwa Oluwole, said: “Thank you Julius Berger for helping us fight Malaria with the mosquito nets and pamphlets you have given us. We are grateful. God bless you.”
The Media Relations Office further stated that at Community Primary School, Shaginsha, Magodo, over 300 pupils were excited to receive their respective nets with explanatory pamphlets on the Malaria Prevention Guide courtesy of Julius Berger.
The Assistant Head Teacher, Mrs Emordi Abimbola, expressed her gratitude to the company statung: “When you see a good and shinning road and strong bridge in this country, we all know it is Julius Berger’s handwork.”On behalf of the school management, teachers and pupils, I thank Julius Berger for this gesture. We appreciate this your effort to assist us in the fight against Malaria, especially this season of World Malaria Day. Continue with the good works and God will always bless your efforts.”
At another donation point, Obafemi Owode Primary School, Orimerunmu, Ogun state, it was all excitement with the pupils and teachers.
The Assistant Head Mistress of the school, Mrs. Victoria Adedeji explained to the over 450 pupils the need to stay free of malaria by using treated mosquito nets. She went on to explain to them the right way to use and care for the mosquito nets.
The Julius Berger team for the three-day event across Lagos and Ogun states was made up of Ajayi Adegboyega, LSE; Emmanuel Isibor and Ms Mobolaji Ogunyemi of the Media Relations Office.
According to the Head of the Media Relations Office of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Prince Moses Duku, Julius Berger’s 2021 intervention plan targets to disburse over 15,000 nets in communities within its key project corridors including Abuja-Kaduna-Kano, Lagos, and Rivers.
