The management of Julius Berger last week donated 10,000 note books to the ministry of Education.The donation was made during a courtesy call on the ministry.
Speaking during the call, the Area Manager, Mr. Maedler, thanked the state government for the opportunity given them to showcase their quality work. He promised to relocate the company's area office to Uyo, the state capital, in view of the prevailing peace in the state.
Mr. Maedler further stated that he was impressed by the government's interest in educating the young ones who are the leaders of tomorrow, stating that it was one of the greatest achievements of the present government. He also stressed that Julius Berger was proud to be identified with the state, bearing in mind the importance of education.
Responding, the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Nse-Abasi Akpan, on behalf of the government and Ministry of Education, thanked the management of Julius Berger for doing exactly what was expected of them.
He also thanked them for planning to move their area office to Akwa Ibom State, stating that rather than stay for 5 years they will stay longer, in view of the safe environment the state offers.
The Hon. Commissioner appreciated the fact that for just a year plus, the company has done this much for the state. He further noted that the books donated to the ministry are to encourage the free and compulsory education policy in the state, and it came on time and is only an icing of the cake. He thanked them for their kind gestures.
Also responding, the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry, Mrs. Grace Ebebi, expressed her profound appreciation to Julius Berger for the donation, stating that they would go a long way in promoting the private/public partnership between the state and the company to contribute and assist the government, as government cannot not do it all done. She thanked them mostly for the prompt response to their call, and wished them well in the state.
Accompanied by the Commercial Manager, Mr peter Roomling, the Admin Manager, Mr Samuel Hart, and the company's PRO, Mrs Ndifreke Ukodia.