By Ankeli Emmanuel (Sokoto)
BUA Group of Companies, makers of BUA Cement, on Friday donated to school, hospital, and other infrastructures worth N230 million to the relocated Gidan Bailu and Gidan Datti communities in Wamakko local government area of Sokoto State.
The gesture which has remained part of their yearly Social Corporate Responsibility was Presented to Wamakko local government chairman, by Engr. Yusuf Biniji, at the new settlement named Sabon Gidan Bailo. Bunji, who is the Managing Director of BUA Cement, assured that the gesture was a fulfillment of the company's promise to their host communities.
Giving a breakdown of the infrastructure, Engineer Binji said the projects comprised a school with two blocks of classrooms administrative block, township mosque, and clinic. Others according to him, include two boreholes, a 30 KVA electricity transformer, township electrification installations, and a cemetery.
Reflecting on the cordial relationship that exists between the host communities and BUA company in Sokoto State, the Managing Director, commended the locals for their continued support and cooperation. While reassuring the benefiting communities that the gesture was were aimed at complementing the efforts of the Sokoto State Government in improving people's lives and facilitating a conducive environment for the relocated citizens to enjoy all social benefits in their new place.
Reacting to the gesture, the Chairman of Wamakko local government area, Alhaji Halliru Guiwa, thanked the company for their efforts which he described as distinct in the history of commercial company activities to their host communities. The local government chairman however appealed for more in terms of employment of residents especially youths as well as construction and upgrading of more infrastructures in the area.
Speaking on behalf of the communities, the Ward Head of Kalambaina, Sardauna-Abdullahi Ahmad, thanked the company for their efforts and expressed optimism that they would improve the wellbeing of the citizens. NNL.
