August 24, (THEWILL) – Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has commissioned a multi-million dollar films plant and charged the company to engage more Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR programmes in the state.
Abiodun, who urged the company to contribute its quota by either adopting a school or primary health care centre for rehabilitation, said that CSR programmes when rendered, would further motivate the host communities and the people to support the growth and success of such a company.
He spoke on Wednesday, at the commissioning ceremony of Flex Films Africa PVT Limited along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
The governor stated that his administration has been deliberate with its various policies that ensured creation of qualitative environment for public-private sector to thrive, noting that this continuously led to the transformation of the state, as well as the economic growth and individual prosperity of the people.
He divulged that his administration would continue to provide adequate security in the state through the provision of security gadgets like bullet proof vests, communication equipment, motorcycles and vehicles for security agencies in the state.
He said, “What I want to charge you is that area of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It is good for you to come here, employ our people, but you must also look after them, because the more you look after them, the more they are willing to take ownership and be part of what you do and also protect it.
“Please ensure that you wrap up on that Corporate Social Responsibility by adopting one of our schools around here, our primary health care centre, providing subsidised transport for your staff.
“You know, whatever it is that you can do to support the welfare and well-being of these people, I am sure that they will also in turn appreciate that by being very motivated and dedicated and support your growth”, he added.
Abiodun, while commending the chairman of the firm for enlightening his administration on the damages plastics have done to the environment and the need to arise and be conscious of the use of biodegradable materials, added that his administration would be looking at the possibility of passing a law that would ensure that companies that produce plastics begin to use poly biodegradeable plastics.
He added that the construction of the agro cargo airport, which is set to be delivered by the end of 2023 would further help the economic development of the state.
Earlier, the Chairman of Flex Films Africa PVT Limited, Ashok Chaturvedi, thanked the governor for providing a conducive atmosphere for private companies to thrive in the state, hinting that the company is an eco-friendly institution.
