itel donates mobile libraries, books, bags, other learning items to over 5,000 children in Delta

As part of efforts to make the holiday season extra-special for students, Itel has donated mobile class libraries, thousands of books, school bags, stationery, food coolers, and other items to over 5,000 students across primary and secondary schools in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State.

The donation drive which falls under the Itel’s Love Always On CSR initiative aimed at impacting lives especially children was organised in partnership with ex-Big Brother Naija (BBN) housemate, Queen Mercy Atang and her foundation, The Queen Mercy Atang Foundation.

“The greatest way to connect with the entire globe is to show love, this is why I joined Itel Nigeria. We are connected to the globe because we show love,” the ex-international beauty queen said.

“We are all about our communities and enabling them with the right tools needed for a brighter future. Christmas is the season of love, sharing, and giving, and at Itel, we are so thankful for the opportunity to give back whenever and wherever we can,” Marketing Manager for Itel West Africa, Oke Umurhohwo, said. “And that is why we are here in Ughelli. We promise to be unrelenting and single-minded in our service to Nigerians.”

One of the benefiting children who trooped out en masse for the event simply identified as Ebruphiyor said it was like a dream come true to have a brand share gifts for all the children in schools around the area for Christmas.

One of the schools’ teachers who attended the event said: “We are grateful to Itel for coming to our community this December. They have helped parents and guardians ease the burden of providing educational materials for their children in the coming term and we thank them for it.”

Dignitaries at the event include the Otota of Ughelli Kingdom, Chief Peter Akpofure; the President General, Ughelli Descendants Union (UDU), Chief Pius Omubaye, as well as representatives from the Ughelli North Education Authority.

It would be recalled that Itel has been in the news throughout the year for its commendable efforts in ensuring that children in low-income communities have the necessary materials required for their educational growth.

Earlier in the year, the brand teamed up with Anto Lecky’s Edo Girls Are Fly Initiative and donated items to more than 500 students of Iyekhai Girls Secondary School, Auchi, Edo State. Also in partnership with Nengi Hampson, Itel also visited children of Community Primary School, Ilupeju Primary School, and Kosy Bethel Primary School in Lagos, Nigeria, and donated mobile libraries, textbooks, storybooks, school bags, and other educational materials and food items.

Itel, with Amatem Softgel and Drug Aid Africa, also donated treated mosquito nets, free medical tests, mosquito repellent creams, and free anti-malaria drugs to over 1,500 households in Isale-Akoka community in Bariga, Lagos State.

 

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