In its effort to contribute to the development of host communities BUA Cement, one of Africa’s largest cement companies has donated 3 units of 500KVA transformers to boost access to electricity in SARDA, Kalambaina and specialist hospital, in Wamakko local government community of Sokoto state.
The company also commissioned 2 power solar Boreholes in Gidan Gamba as well as Giremshi of Wamakko local government to cushion the effects of water scarcity in the area.
Speaking at the event the Managing Director/ Chief Executives Officer of the company Engr Yusuf Haliru Binji said BUA cement corporate social responsibility is a critical part of the BUA cement and as a result, the company is committed to the development of host communities where ever it operates.
Binji, who was represented by Head Administration and Corporate services Sada Suleiman, said the 3 units of 500KVA transformers will ease the burden of access to electricity currently being experienced in the communities.
On the power solar boreholes, Binji said the company is committed to the provision of potable water to its host communities to prevent outbreaks of water-borne diseases.
He noted that the company has also given scholarships, instructional materials worth millions of naira to indigent students.
BUA Cement PLC is Nigeria’s second-largest cement company and the largest producer in its Northwest, South-South and South-East regions with a combined installed capacity of 5metric tonnes per annum and with a plan underway to increase the existing capacity to 17million MTPA next year.
With its headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, BUA cement operates strategically from Kalambaina, Sokoto State, and Okpella, Edo State.
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