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Vitapur Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, has donated a prefabricated insulated building to the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to support manpower development and provide a conducive environment for learning and training.
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During the handover ceremony, Vitapur’s General Manager, Kehinde Akintayo, described the modern building as a testament to the company’s dedication to sustainability. “This building exemplifies our commitment to bridging the gap between industry and academia,” he said. “It aligns with our CSR policy and reflects our continued investment in research and sustainability. At Vitapur, we are conscious of climate change and environmental concerns, and we aim to provide infrastructure that enhances teaching and learning.
Representing the Vice Chancellor, Professor Folashade Ogunsola, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Development Services), Professor Foluso Lesi, expressed appreciation to Vitapur’s Board and Management for the donation. “As a university, we prioritize manpower development and value partnerships like this one with Vitapur,” Lesi said. “We aim to co-create curricula that reflect local realities, with input from industry leaders like Vitapur to ensure that our graduates are job-ready.”
The building is expected to boost teaching capabilities and foster greater academic-industry interaction, particularly for the unit dedicated to workforce development. Dr. Lateef Odekunle, Director of the Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), echoed similar sentiments, stressing the importance of collaboration between academia and industry. “Town and gown cannot function in isolation,” he said. “Building these linkages is essential to addressing societal challenges.”
The project was initiated by the former Chairman of Vitafoam, Dr. Dele Makanjuola, and is seen as a significant step towards strengthening collaborations between academic institutions and industry players
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