LG Electronics Donates Solar-Powered Borehole to College of Education, Warri

LG Electronics has donated a solar-powered borehole to College of Education, Warri as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts aimed at promoting sustainable community development.

The company said the project is designed to provide students and staff with reliable access to clean and safe water while encouraging the adoption of renewable energy solutions. The solar-powered facility is expected to improve hygiene standards and create a more conducive learning environment within the institution.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, the Provost of the college, Dr. Dickson Onovwakpoma Oyovwi, expressed appreciation to LG Electronics for the intervention. He described the initiative as a significant contribution to the institution, noting that access to clean water had previously posed a major challenge for students and staff.

According to him, the borehole has been sustaining the hostel since its installation, positively impacting daily activities and overall wellbeing within the academic community. He commended the company for identifying the institution’s needs and supporting educational development through the initiative.

The provost also called on other corporate organisations to emulate LG Electronics by investing in education and community wellbeing, describing the donation as a meaningful partnership with the college.

Also speaking at the event, Paul Mba, Head of Corporate Marketing at LG Electronics Nigeria, said the company remains committed to improving lives through sustainable solutions. He noted that the donation reflects LG’s dedication to supporting education and addressing real community needs.

Mba emphasised that meaningful innovation goes beyond technology, adding that the company’s initiatives are focused on enhancing quality of life in the communities where it operates.

The Secretary General of the Student Union Government, Testimony, also expressed gratitude for the project, stating that the borehole would ease the difficulties students sometimes face in accessing clean water and allow them to concentrate better on their studies. She assured that the student body would ensure proper maintenance of the facility.

Principal officers of the college and representatives of LG Electronics attended the commissioning ceremony, including Moses Osime, Public Relations Manager at LG Electronics; Dr. Oghenevize Moses Umukoro, Deputy Provost; Anomioghene Afure Joe, Registrar; Dr. Ejiro Sandra Ukubeyinje, College Librarian; Dr. Dorcas Abiri, Bursar; Clinton Oyovwi, Director of Works; and Godwin Ejumi, Unuvwerhovwo of Ugboroke Community, among others.