The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Lagos Branch, on Tuesday made donations to three schools in Lagos State as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
The branch donated educational items and facilities to improve learning and inspire schoolchildren.
The items include exercise books, drums and solar systems.
The branch paid for West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fee for 16 students.
It also built toilets and partitioned classrooms for one of the schools.
During Tuesday’s visit to Akoka Nursery and Primary School, Yaba, the Chairman of NSE Lagos Branch, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, said that the society was committed to supporting education and child development through regular outreaches.
Kesha was represented by the Vice Chairman of the branch, Mr. Bakare Opeyemi.
“We are here today as representatives of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Lagos Branch, to give back to the community.
“We earlier visited this school, asked what it needed, and the authorities said they wanted a band set for pupils.
“We have now provided them with a full drum set as well as exercise books and biros,” she said.
According to her, the society aims to make learning more lively and engaging for the schoolchildren, and wants them to remember that engineers contributed to their joy and growth.
“This is something we do monthly, yearly. It is part of our commitment,” Kesha said.
The Head Teacher of the school, Mrs. Vivian Okeke, expressed joy at the gesture.
She said: “The drum set will motivate the children to come to school early, pray and start their day with full of energy.
“One of our pupils, the main drummer, always comes early and encourages others. Now they have drums to beat. I am deeply grateful to NSE.”