DEVELOPMENT: Lafarge Africa Donates Modern Libraries to Host Communities in Cross River
By Judex OKORO
Lafarge Africa has officially inaugurated two newly equipped libraries for secondary schools in its Mfamosing host community in Cross River State.
The handover of the library projects was held simultaneously on July 17, 2025 at Obutong Comprehensive High School, Obutong community, and Government Secondary School, Akwa Ikot Effanga in Akpabuyo local government area of Cross River state.
In his remarks, Mr. Abiodun Akingbade, representing the Plant Manager, Mfamosing Plant, Milad Hanna, restated the company’s commitment to educational advancement, youth development, and infrastructure improvement within its host communities.
He emphasised that the project aligns with the Cross River state government’s ongoing effort to strengthen educational infrastructure in the local communities.
“These library projects reflect our commitment to listening and responding to what really matters to our host communities. We embarked on these projects to provide access to tools that empower children located within these communities,”stated Hanna.
In his remarks at the ceremony, the Director of Policy & Higher Education, Cross River State, Dr. Moses Agboreyo, representing the Commissioner for Education, Sen (Dr.) Stephen Odey, commended Lafarge Africa for its continued interventions in the education sector, adding that has helped a great deal in complementing the government’s work in education.
Agboreyo urged traditional institutions and other relevant authorities to ensure proper security and maintenance of the facilities to guarantee long-term benefit for students.
Also speaking at the event at Obutong, Communications & Public Affairs Manager, Lafarge Africa Plc, Mr. Inyang Bassey, explained that the initiative is part of the company’s broader corporate social responsibility efforts that is focused on creating shared value and sustainable futures.
“We believe that knowledge is a cornerstone for building thriving communities. Through this project, Lafarge Africa is not only contributing to academic excellence but also reinforcing the value of community partnership.
"Every investment in education today is a step toward a more sustainable tomorrow,” Bassey noted.
About Lafarge Africa Plc
Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading Nigerian building solutions company, is a member of Holcim Limited, a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions.
Listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group, Lafarge Africa is actively participating in the urbanisation and economic growth of Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa.
Lafarge Africa has the widest footprint in Nigeria with cement operations in the South West (Ewekoro and Sagamu in Ogun State), North East (Ashaka, in Gombe State), South East (Mfamosing, Cross Rivers State) with Ready-Mix operations in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. Lafarge Africa has a current installed cement production capacity of 10.5Mtpa.
Lafarge Africa leverages on its innovative expertise to provide value-added products and services solutions in the building and construction industry in Nigeria. Lafarge Africa Plc is renowned for the production of a wide range of cement solutions designed to meet all building and construction needs from small projects like individual home buildings to major construction projects. Additional information is available on the web site at www.lafarge.com.ng
About Holcim
Holcim builds progress for people and the planet. As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving the circular economy as a world leader in recycling to build more with less.
Holcim is the company behind some of the world’s most trusted brands in the building sector including ACC, Aggregate Industries, Ambuja Cement, Disensa, Firestone Building Products, Geocycle, Holcim and Lafarge. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.
More information is available on www.holcim.com
