The College of Benin has won its first solar-powered borehole, courtesy of LG Electronics, to change into H2O provide on campus.
In line with a observation, the just lately commissioned challenge aimed to lend blank and uninterrupted H2O to scholars and body of workers, lowering dependence at the nationwide grid and slicing usefulness prices.
Company Advertising and marketing Supervisor, LG Electronics Nigeria, Paul Mba, reaffirmed the corporate’s loyalty to company social duty and sustainable building.
“At LG Electronics, we believe in using technology to improve lives. This solar-powered borehole is not just about providing water; it’s about creating a sustainable future where renewable energy plays a key role in meeting basic needs. We are proud to support UNIBEN in this initiative,” he stated.
He additionally expressed hope that the ability could be well-maintained for age scholars.
Vice-Chancellor of the College of Benin, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, who was once represented via the Chairman of the Safety Committee, UNIBEN, Prof. Fred Ekhaise, described the challenge as a “game-changer” for the college family.
“Access to clean water is essential for both academic and residential life, and having a solar-powered solution ensures reliability while promoting environmental responsibility. We deeply appreciate LG Electronics for this generous contribution,” he stated.
He recommended the corporate to increase matching aid to alternative hostels to deal with ongoing H2O demanding situations.
Additionally, scholars welcomed the challenge, noting its affect on day by day year.
President of the UNIBEN Scholar Union Executive, Agboola Timilehin, highlighted the chronic H2O shortages on campus, noting, “We often struggle with water supply, especially during peak hours. This borehole will make a huge difference, and the fact that it runs on solar energy means we won’t have to worry about power outages affecting water availability.”
Additional, the Dean of Scholars’ Affairs, Prof. Clement Ighodaro, praised LG Electronics for the initiative, urging scholars to realize and preserve the ability.