The University of Lagos (Unilag) received a significant boost to its academic infrastructure with the refurbishing of its research laboratory equipment by the management of Vitafoam Nigeria Plc. under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
The Group Managing Director, Vitafoam Nigeria PLC, Mr. Taiwo Adeniyi, at the Unilag campus in Lagos said the company had always thrived on making sure it gives back to the society through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
He noted that Vitafoam Nigeria, listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) had the responsibility to the environment and giving back when the need arises.
“We found Unilag a worthy partner and then we found this particular laboratory that provides access to five departments of the faculty. By refurbishing this lab, we are covering a larger percentage of students.
“When the learning environment is welcoming, students are willing to come, learn in a relaxed atmosphere as you see globally. If the environment is good, there is a chance students will turnout well. Those are the things that informed Vitafoam Nigeria to refurbish the University’s lab.”
On the laboratory equipment supplied to the University, he stated that the company is no longer a mattress producing company, stressing that 80 per cent of the equipment were sourced from the group.
“For instance, the work benches and stools are the handwork of Vono Furniture products Limited -We do wooden and metal furniture. So, the doors you have in this laboratory are produced by Vitapur Nigeria Limited- it is not just any door. We deliberately put a sandwich panel door for comfort,” he said.
He stated that the management of Vitafoam Nigeria out of commitment to transforming the laboratory, opted for a world -class learning environment for the students.
The Vice-Chancellor of Unilag, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, who was represented by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics & Research) of the University, Prof. Bola Oboh-Oboh during the donation ceremony at the school premises, commended the management of Vitafoam Nigeria for consistently showing commitment to assist the University.
According to her, Vitafoam Nigeria has completed a world -class laboratory used by students in the new faculty of life sciences.
