The Assets Manager, West, Shell Nigeria Gas Limited, Mr. Simeon Eze, has appreciated the Ogun State government for the initiative of public private partnership (PPP) in the state.
Eze was represented by the Permit and Consents Compliance Advisor, Shell Energy Nigeria, Mrs. Chinyere Ohiaeri, at the donation of a refurbished firefighting truck with other equipment to the Department of Fire and Safety Services in the state, at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
He said the donation was part of the organisation’s way of giving back to the host communities and government.
He assured that the company will continue to synergise with the present administration in the state to seek other areas of partnership.
Speaking on behalf of the state government, Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Funmilayo Efuwape, commended the organisation for not relenting on its corporate social responsibility (CSR), towards ensuring a safer environment.
She noted that the gesture is critical to fire outbreak prevention and will facilitate quick response to distress calls.
Efuwape described the company as a responsible corporate organisation which had been assisting to better the lives of not only indigents but also residents of the state.
“We are excited because this is another confirmation of collaborative effort in the area of Public Private Partnership (PPP) that is working for us in Ogun State,” she said.
She called on other corporate bodies to partner with the state government towards moving the state to greater heights, stressing that government could not do it alone.
On his part, the Director, Ogun State Fire and Safety Services, Fatai Adefala, appreciated Shell Energy for the support given to the department, assuring that the firefighting truck and equipment will be deployed to good use and the purpose for which they were donated.
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