A Chinese company, Yongxing Stella Company, has donated a building to a Catholic Church-owned charity home for the needy in Edo State, Nigeria. The company purchased, refurbished, and furnished the facility to create a conducive environment for the inmates. The donation was made through the Edo State Office of the First Lady, which brought the situation of the charity home to the company's notice.
According to Hazel Han, representative of Yongxing Stella Company, the company visited the facility and saw its deplorable state, prompting them to take immediate action. The charity home was given a quit notice in its former rented apartment, and the company decided to provide a new home for the children. The new facility is equipped with essential items, including furniture and a generator.
The building and facilities were handed over to the Catholic Charity Home for the Needy free of charge, with no rent attached to the donation. Yongxing Stella Company's project represents its commitment to supporting vulnerable members of society and making a meaningful difference in the community. The company hopes that the new facility will provide the children with security, comfort, dignity, and an environment where they can learn and grow.
Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo-Anani, representing the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, commended the company's gesture, describing it as a celebration of compassion, partnership, humanity, and hope. The donation is a testament to the company's corporate social responsibility and its willingness to support the well-being of the children in the community.
Rev. Mother Mary Ebewu, Principal of the Home, expressed shock and gratitude at the company's response to their request. She noted that before the donation, the charity home had received a significant donation of food items from the same Chinese company. The company has demonstrated its commitment to supporting the charity home and improving the lives of the children.
Very Rev. Fr. (Dr) Michael Oyanoafoh, Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Benin, commended Governor Monday Okkpebholo for creating a conducive environment for businesses to thrive in the state. He called on other companies and individuals to emulate Yongxing Stella Company's corporate social responsibility and support the well-being of vulnerable members of society.
The donation of the orphanage to the Catholic Church in Edo is a significant example of corporate social responsibility and philanthropy in Nigeria. The company's efforts to improve the lives of the children in the charity home demonstrate its commitment to making a positive impact in the community. The Catholic Church has expressed gratitude for the donation and has welcomed the company's support.
Key points
- Yongxing Stella Company donated a building to a Catholic Church-owned charity home for the needy in Edo State, Nigeria.
- The company purchased, refurbished, and furnished the facility to create a conducive environment for the inmates.
- The donation is a testament to the company's corporate social responsibility and its commitment to supporting vulnerable members of society.
