CSR Initiative: Vitafoam upgrades UNILAG’s Laboratory

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) received a significant boost to its academic infrastructure with the refurbishing of its research laboratory equipment by the management of Vitafoam Nigeria Plc under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). 

The Group Managing Director, Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, Mr. Taiwo Adeniyi, at the Unilag campus in Lagos said the company had always thrived on making sure it gives back to the society through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

He noted that Vitafoam Nigeria, listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) had the responsibility to the environment and giving back when the need arises.

He said, “We found Unilag a worthy partner and then we found this particular laboratory that provides access to five departments of the faculty. By refurbishing   this lab, we are covering a larger percentage of students.”

The Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, who was represented by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics & Research) of the University, Prof. Bola Oboh-Oboh commended the management of Vitafoam Nigeria for consistently showing commitment to assist the University. 

According to her, Vitafoam Nigeria has completed a world -class laboratory used by students in the new faculty of life sciences. 

“The faculty comprises five departments- Botany, Self-biology & genetics., Marine Science, Microbiology and Sociology. The students in those departments from year one to four and those in the faculty of education, especially Biology education, always use the laboratory,” he said.

She, however, called on the students, and lab attendants to maintain the facilities donated by Vitafoam Nigeria.

Speaking also, the Dean, Faculty of Physical and Earth Sciences, Unilag, Prof. Olayinka Taiwo-Asekun, commended the management of Vitafoam for turning the lab to a world class facility.

She said, “As a faculty, we are very grateful because this particular lab 305 is serving five departments in our faculty. For a long time, nobody owned up to doing the maintenance and so it was in a very deteriotive state.”