By Idahosa Musa
A Pan-African and Non-Governmental Organisation on the aegis of the Neo Black Movement (NBM) of Africa Worldwide, Benin Chapter, has donated hundreds of uniforms and writing materials to Arinze, Oliha and Ezomo primary schools in Benin City, Edo State.
The President of the Chapter, Comrade Peter Okoh, said the initiative seeks to “Support -A-School-Child Project” geared to assist and encourage students in their learning.
Okoh also stated that the school Project’ is part of NBM of Africa Cooporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to its immediate community and humanity.
He noted that the NBM of Africa is committed to alleviating the sufferings of the people through humanitarian services, “because we in NBM of Africa, we believe strongly in giving back to the society.
“We empower low-income individuals through different innovative and impactful health, social and economic empowerment programmes that have enhanced the well-being of some disadvantaged groups.”
Continuing, the Benin Zonal NBM President stated that the ‘Support -A-School-Child Project, is one of the numerous humanitarian services embarked upon by the Organisation, adding that the project is nationwide.
“We are here today to donate hundreds of school uniforms, notebooks, pen, math sets and other writing materials to students of Arinze, Ezomo and Oliha Primary Schools, all in Benin City, Edo State.
“We believe this will go a long way in assisting and encouraging the students in their learning.
“We are committed to empowering low-income individuals through different innovative and impactful health, social and economic empowerment programmes.
“This empowerment drive is one of the numerous benefits in our programmes for the people as we will continue to have a robust with the people”, he said.
He commended the governor for his remarkable achievements in his first 100 days in office.”
The beneficiaries in their sperate remarks thanked the NBM of Africa the gesture, and pledged to put the writing materials in proper use.
