Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Limited has donated an electricity transformer to the Zaranzong community in Jos, Plateau State. NBC Limited handed over the transformer in a colourful ceremony at the Zaranzong Community Centre, Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The Managing Director, NBC limited, Ben Langat at the handover ceremony said, “Partnering with our communities wherever we operate remains our top priority. The provision of a transformer to support power supply in Zaranzong Community is coming at a time when there is a high need for community development, entrepreneurial spirit and youth empowerment, which are key drivers for our community impact programs. Today, power supply remains a major society challenge and this gesture is a way of empowering the Zaranzong community. The success and development of communities we operate in, is our company success too.”
Uzo Odenigbo, Head of Public Affairs and Communications, NBC Limited, who was also present at the occasion, thanked the Leadership of Zaranzong Community Traditional Council and the Zaranzong Youth Association, adding that the Jos community and NBC Limited always enjoy a mutual and sustainable relationship in the community.
The collaboration and partnership between NBC Limited and communities in Jos span across community youth empowerment, educational support and water supply, including donation of furniture to schools in the community and provision of access to potable water amongst other value adding legacy projects.