Enugu: Disco Distributes Books to Universities

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) recently donated books and computers to 15 tertiary institutions in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo states.The donation was done in partnership with Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF), a non-governmental organisation; the institutions were nominated by their states.Speaking at the donation held in Oraifite in Anambra State, SEOF’s co-ordinator, Tony Obi praised EEDC for the partnership to improve education.He called on the beneficiary institutions to ensure that the materials are used to improve the quality of education and research.Robert Dickerman, the EEDC’s Chief Executive Officer, said the gesture was in line with the firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy, which he said was aimed at contributing towards the development of its host community.Dickerman reiterated: “We know the importance of education and we have obligation and responsibility to ensure that our business is not just to provide electricity to communities, we also have task to help and support the communities in which we are a part of.“We believe education is key to development of any society; we are honoured to be part of this donation and we are committed to take active role in the development of education of the five South-eastern states in which we do our business.“Besides lighting up homes, companies and industries, we can also light up minds. We believe in supporting social programmes under our CSR initiatives by partnering with such progressive foundation, such as SOEF.”Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Dr Beatrice Okonkwo, hailed the gesture, saying it was a good example of life-changing CSR.Obiano: “Government alone cannot provide everything needed for the education, and it is usually a great relief when corporate establishments like EEDC come out to contribute to the effort.”The governor emphasised that the donation of the education materials would go a long way in improving quality and standard of education in the region.