BIC stationery firm moves into local communities to improve learning conditions

L-R: Adewale Adeyemo, Finance Manager for BIC Nigeria; Oke Abigail Bolanle, Head Teacher for Local Government Primary School I & Inclusive Unit; Busayo Oluranti Jibefun, Inclusive Head Teacher for Local Government Primary School 1 and Inclusive Unit; Adeyemi Ojo, Business Development Manager, Head of Commercials for BIC Nigeria; & Patrick Bello, Trade Marketing Manager for BIC Nigeria presenting essential writing materials and stationery to the head teacher, Oke Abigail Bolanle, of Local Government Primary School I & Inclusive Unit, Lagos Nigeria.

BIC, one of the leaders in stationery, is tapping into local communities to upgrade and improve learning conditions.

The company has recently completed the renovation of classrooms at the Local Government Nursery and Primary School and Inclusive Unit in Igando, Lagos, Nigeria.

The activity was held in partnership with Raising Star Africa Foundation, a Nigerian non-profit organisation focused on providing educational accessibility for differently abled children in African communities.

In line with its commitment to improving learning conditions for 250 million students by the year 2025, the company has renovated classrooms, enhancing the quality of the overall environment as well as providing sufficient and relevant learning tools for students.

The ceremony was recently held at the Inclusive Unit in Igando, Lagos, in the presence of BIC and Raising Star Africa representatives, as well as students, teachers, and school management.

Commenting on the occasion, Adeyemi Ojo, business development lead at BIC Nigeria, said: “Education remains a cornerstone for us at BIC. We have always supported schools and educational institutions in our local communities and will continue to do so.

“The impact of our work with Raising Star Africa and the outcome it has achieved was truly motivational. We are committed to continuing to elevate and enhance the educational space in our local communities by leveraging our expertise and product portfolio.”