Nasarawa Governor Sule flags-off remodeling of schools in Ego, Agaza in Kokona LG by mining company

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By Muhammed Ogwu, Lafia

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule, has flagged-off the complete remodeling of L.G.E Primary School Ego and that of Agaza in Kokona Local Government Area of the state.

The project is carried out by a mining company operating in the area, Black Gem New Energy Company Ltd as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility.

The projects involves renovation, fencing and construction of blocks of classrooms at primary and secondary schools in Ego and Agaza communities.

The governor said the construction of the schools, if completed, would improve on the standard of education in the area.

The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. John Mamman lauded the mining company for the noble initiative.

Sule charged the benefitting communities to take advantage of the schools to send their wards to attain western education.

He, however, restated his administration’s continued commitment to key into different policies and programmes that would have direct bearing on the education sector.

Member representing Kokona East Constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Daniel Ogah-Ogazi appreciated Governor Sule for attracting investors to the state via mining activities.

Ogazi also thanked the Governor for allowing mining license to Black Gem New Energy Co. Ltd to mine in their communities.

He further charged the youths of the community to provide conducive atmosphere to the company to thrive in its operation.

“This is Black Gem New Energy Company Ltd Corporate Social Responsibility, this is made possible even as the Executive Chairman of the company Mr Chin approved the request of the community before the commencement of their exploration in this area,” he said.

The traditional ruler of Agwada, said the existence of the company in the area was a good omen for the people because their coming has started yielding positive results through the renovation, construction and fencing of the schools which will go a long way in complementing government efforts in the education sector of the State.

He urged the people of the area to co-exist peacefully for peace and development to thrive.

Managing Director of the Company, Mr Andy Zhong appreciated the Governor and the community for providing enabling environment for them to operate in the area saying that the company will discharge its duties effectively and fulfill all its community development agreements and corporate social responsibility.

The Managing Director said that the community should expect more in terms of provision of portable water, electricity, rural roads among others.

Executive Chairman of Kokona Local Government Council, Hon. Agbawu M. Agbawu appreciated company for its laudable development efforts in the area.

He also called on the community to embrace unity and live in peace, adding that peace is the only way to guarantee meaningful development in the society.