Tincan Island Container Terminal, (TICT) operator of Terminal B, Tincan Island Port, has strengthened education in Nigeria through the successful upgrade of major infrastructure for students and staff of Randle Senior Secondary, Apapa.
The upgraded infrastructure includes the renovation of 14 toilets for staff and students fitted with new water closets, upgrade of the school’s ICT room with the donation of 10 new high technology computers, 2 UPS, 1 printer, a unit of 2hp AC, a generator, 4 fans and 8 waste bins to aid the evacuation of the school’s waste.
According to a statement on Monday
by Philips Ojo, Corporate Communications Manager, TICT, the solidarity initiative was executed to coincide with a global event (Solidarity Day) organized by Africa Global Logistics, the parent company of TICT, to strengthen ties with local communities.
“The theme of this year’s Day of Solidarity celebration is ‘Education’. To make an impactful donation, we conducted a first-hand evaluation of different high schools in Apapa. We envisioned the significant impact our CSR activity would have on the students and staff of Randle Senior Secondary School through the upgrade of the school’s infrastructure.
Students at Randle Secondary School will now have quality exposure to the fundamentals of ICT and the opportunity to develop their computer skills. “, said Etienne Rocher, Country Managing Director of AGL (Tincan Island Container Terminal).
“TICT’s intervention is not limited to education. The company is also committed to improving the school’s waste management system by providing 8 new bins, TICT is helping to maintain a clean and healthy environment, which is essential for the well-being of students”, he adds.
Mr. Akinboyowa Peter, Principal of the school, expressed his gratitude for this initiative, noting the positive impact it has had on the school community. Honourable Tosan Wiltshire, representative of the Apapa Local Government, also praised TICT for its commitment to creating a conducive learning environment and encouraged other businesses to follow suit.
“On behalf of the Chairman of Apapa LG, I would like to thank TICT for the wonderful execution of this project. We want to urge other business organizations to emulate this kind of gesture to make learning interesting for our students at Apapa. We will be committed to helping the school dispose of their waste in a timely and efficient manner so that the learning environment can remain clean and healthy,” said Honourable Tosan Wiltshire, Special Assistant for Public Information to the Chairman of Apapa LGA.
This TICT initiative illustrates how companies can play a key role in community development and improve learning conditions, while strengthening their social responsibility.
About Tincan Island Container Terminal
Tincan Island Container Terminal, a leading container terminal, is the operator of Terminal B, Tincan Island Port, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria. We are now a part of Africa Global Logistics, the leading multimodal logistics operator in Africa.
TICT is an organization driven by innovation, intelligence, and commitment to excellence and is open to all stakeholders within the port community, creating platforms for value exchange and opportunity advancements. Our ambition through a collaborative approach with our larger port community, is to act and be recognized as a proactive and pioneering change agent, keen and able to positively contribute to Nigeria / Lagos port ecosystem’s efficiency and modernization.
