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Chinese coy embarks on educational
charity
charity
By Uji
Abdullahi Iliyasu
Abdullahi Iliyasu
Abuja
Eighteenth
Engineering Company (EEC), a leading construction company in Nigeria, has
embarked on what it described as “educational charity” as part
of activities to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples
Republic of China.
Engineering Company (EEC), a leading construction company in Nigeria, has
embarked on what it described as “educational charity” as part
of activities to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples
Republic of China.
The charity
took management of the company to students of Government Girls’ Secondary School,
Dutse, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
took management of the company to students of Government Girls’ Secondary School,
Dutse, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Managing
Director of the company, Mr Lu, said at the occasion that the charity was
occasioned by the need not only to play a part in the educational development
of youths in the country but also as part of EEC’s commitment to corporate
social responsibility (CSR).
Director of the company, Mr Lu, said at the occasion that the charity was
occasioned by the need not only to play a part in the educational development
of youths in the country but also as part of EEC’s commitment to corporate
social responsibility (CSR).
“We are a
construction company not just known for quality infrastructure works in Nigeria
but also known for our charity works in Nigerian society. This time we decided
to extend our charity to GGSS, Dutse, for the outstanding performance of
members of its Chinese Club, and also to mark the 70th anniversary of the
founding of the People’s Republic of China.”
construction company not just known for quality infrastructure works in Nigeria
but also known for our charity works in Nigerian society. This time we decided
to extend our charity to GGSS, Dutse, for the outstanding performance of
members of its Chinese Club, and also to mark the 70th anniversary of the
founding of the People’s Republic of China.”
Mr. Lu said
the choice of reaching out to schools was meant to further intensify the use of
quality education to combat crime amongst youths and other social vices in the
country.
the choice of reaching out to schools was meant to further intensify the use of
quality education to combat crime amongst youths and other social vices in the
country.
He also
noted that the charity work of the company was in line with the Belt and Road
Initiative of the Chinese President, Xi Jinping which aims at fostering
bilateral relationship between member nations to achieve win-win collaboration.
noted that the charity work of the company was in line with the Belt and Road
Initiative of the Chinese President, Xi Jinping which aims at fostering
bilateral relationship between member nations to achieve win-win collaboration.
“Nigeria
no doubt, is the giant of Africa and has provided a suitable platform for
Chinese companies to thrive; therefore we will continue to support the aim of
the BRI by giving back to Nigerians, through charity works like this,” he said.
no doubt, is the giant of Africa and has provided a suitable platform for
Chinese companies to thrive; therefore we will continue to support the aim of
the BRI by giving back to Nigerians, through charity works like this,” he said.
Vice
Principal (Administration) Yusuf Barde commended EEC for making donations to
the school and selecting it as the venue for the Educational charity and music
competition.
Principal (Administration) Yusuf Barde commended EEC for making donations to
the school and selecting it as the venue for the Educational charity and music
competition.
“Such activities
should be encouraged as it has a lot of educational benefits to the school and
to the students. It encourages them to study more because awards like this are
a joy to both students and parents. EEC should continue with this charity and
also extend their hands of charity to schools in remote areas of Dutse as it
will boost their academic performance also,” he said.
should be encouraged as it has a lot of educational benefits to the school and
to the students. It encourages them to study more because awards like this are
a joy to both students and parents. EEC should continue with this charity and
also extend their hands of charity to schools in remote areas of Dutse as it
will boost their academic performance also,” he said.
In the same
vein, President of GGSS Chinese Club, Ms Aisha Abubakar said that the
establishment of a Chinese club in the school has taught members a lot about
Chinese culture.
vein, President of GGSS Chinese Club, Ms Aisha Abubakar said that the
establishment of a Chinese club in the school has taught members a lot about
Chinese culture.
“I can now
speak basic Chinese as well as sing the Chinese ‘Jasmine flower’ song
confidently since I joined this club. She noted that the donations of EEC have
come as a boost to not just members of the club but others who have now
indicated interest to join the Chinese club.
speak basic Chinese as well as sing the Chinese ‘Jasmine flower’ song
confidently since I joined this club. She noted that the donations of EEC have
come as a boost to not just members of the club but others who have now
indicated interest to join the Chinese club.
Highlight of
the event was the rendition of Chinese Jasmine Flower song by the
students and the presentation of educational and sports items by the management
of EEC led by the MD.
the event was the rendition of Chinese Jasmine Flower song by the
students and the presentation of educational and sports items by the management
of EEC led by the MD.