As part of activities to mark this year’s World Malaria Day, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Friday donated long-lasting treated mosquito nets targeted at protecting and preserving the health and physical integrity of no fewer than 4,000 families along the Abuja–Kano Road project corridor.
A press statement by the company’s media unit indicated that the company has continued to enable progress and impact lives in the nation’s communities and living up to its billing as a frontline believer in the welfare of citizens and residents across the country.
It read in part, “In the company’s strong commitment to its corporate social responsibility, Julius Berger again donated long-lasting treated nets, aka mosquito nets, targeted at protecting and preserving the health and physical integrity of no fewer than 4,000 families along the Abuja-Kano Road project corridor, Friday.
“Friday’s donation which took place at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Memorial Hospital, Sabon Wuse, Kaduna state, was made to pregnant women and women with infants who often are at the receiving end of mosquito stings and its consequential malaria attacks.
“The chief medical director of the hospital, Dr. Larfana Bk. Musa, was excited and thanked Julius Berger for always living up to its corporate social responsibilities even as he advised the beneficiaries to use the nets wisely to prevent their children and themselves from the often fatal effect of malaria.
“Before the presentation, the group head, corporate communications of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, James Agama, admonished all to be vigilant against the malaria parasite by maintaining cleanliness and related good health habits.
“The nets according to Mr. Agama will effectively prevent and protect users from mosquito bites that cause malaria.”
