In celebrating its fifth Global Education Week (GEW), BIC, a world leader in stationary, has donated 2.5 million writing tools to community schools in need in Nigeria.
Kicking off the 2022 GEW activities, the company donated products and made a financial commitment to Let It Shine Academy (LISA), an organisation that provides equal opportunities, resources and a healthy environment to students who cannot afford and/or do not have access to learning.
In a statement, BIC Nigeria disclosed that it had also collaborated with Raising Star Africa Foundation, an NGO that was formed to support, empower and inspire quality education and life skills among abled but underprivileged children throughout Africa.
It donated essential writing tools, renovated three classrooms and held colouring and mentorship sessions with students to provide guidance and empower them to express themselves.
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Speaking on the GEW activities in Nigeria, the General Manager at BIC, Guillaume Groues, said, “Education is a cornerstone for us at BIC. The work we do on a regular basis to support the communities in which we operate is essential. We are ecstatic to leverage our brand portfolio to support students across Nigeria and contribute towards the challenge of the lack of resources in the education space.”
