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Zain Commissions CSR Project in Obowo
Zain Nigeria as part of its corporate social responsibility has commissioned a community water project in Alike Obowo in Imo State.
The Obowo Alike Water Project is one of the hundreds Zain has mapped out for communities across the country. The Obowo project is the first for the projects in the company’s Eastern Territory comprising about eight states.
Speaking at the commissioning, Alain Sainte Marie, chief executive officer of Zain Nigeria, expressed the determination of the telecommunications giant to deliver water boreholes in the 774 local governments in the country.
Sainte Marie, who was represented by Osondu Nwokoro, director of Regulatory Affairs, Zain Nigeria said the commissioning of the water borehole project in Obowo demonstrates Zain Nigeria’s unflinching pledge to its corporate philosophy of a wonderful world, adding that the company will strive not only to provide world class telecommunication experience for its esteemed customers, but also endeavour to support the social economic development of communities in which it operates.
Citing the Millennium Development Goals report of 2008, Sainte-Marie, said water use has grown at more than twice the rate of the population over the past century, noting that though there is not yet a global water shortage, about 2.8 billion people representing more than 40 per cent of the world population, live in river basins with some form of water scarcity.
According to him, another 1.6 billion people live in areas of economic water scarcity, where human, institutional and financial capital limit access to water, even though water in nature is available locally to meet human demands.
Against this backdrop, he noted that the provision of water cannot be left in the hands of the government alone, saying that Zain Nigeria will always partner government and keep seeking opportunities in providing water for underserved rural communities across the country as such gestures would go a long way to improve the health status of community people, especially mothers and children.
He further disclosed that as part of on-going efforts to lift rural communities, Zain plans to rehabilitate existing boreholes across Nigeria in a bid to reduce the burden of fetching and carrying water from long distances.
He urged the people of Obowo community to regard the borehole as their property, saying that the responsibility to protect as well as ensure the safety and smooth operation of the facility lies with them.
He said that as a telecommunications company, Zain cannot claim expertise in water provision or maintenance of boreholes, advising that community members should look after the facility and treat it as their own.
Responding, Senator Sylvester Anyanwu, chairman, Senate Committee on Communications, who is representing Imo North Senatorial Zone and a son of the Obowo community, commended Zain Nigeria for its effort at giving back to the community just as he assured that the people of Alike Obowo would remain grateful for the gesture.
Recalling Zain’s other CSR initiatives, Senator Anyanwu said: “I support what Zain is doing in Nigeria and Imo State. They understand the importance of giving back to the community where they do business as way of encouraging the people that make of their lines.”
Spokesperson for the Obowo community, Chief Austin Nwigwe also thanked Zain Nigeria for its efforts at empowering rural communities. The people of Obowo, he stated, are always ready to collaborate with the Telco Operator in other developmental projects.
Another son of the community, Okenze Ezekwe, commended Zain Nigeria for responding to their yearnings by reducing the suffering of the community, especially women and children, who withstand the worst pains of fetching water for the household.
Okenze explained that the community depended on water tankers for their water supply ordinarily; during rainy seasons, they depend on dig pits where mud water collects and is stored for use during the dry season.
“You don’t know what you have done for us. With this borehole, you have reduced the suffering of our children and women. You have reduced the risk of our contracting water borne diseases and cost of buying water from water tanker drivers who increase their price at their whims and caprice. God will bless you,” he stated.
Unarguably, Zain Nigeria is touching lives positively and boldly declaring that there is a wonderful world at the end of the dark tunnel and like Sainte-Marie declared if they have not reached your community yet, probably they are on the way coming.
Telecommunications services provider, Globacom, has admonished Nigerian workers to reflect on more ways of contributing further to the growth of the country.
In a solidarity message on the occasion of the 2024 International Workers’ Day, the company noted that Nigerian workers were resilient in spite of the challenges they encounter in the course of discharging their duties.
The telecommunications giant further noted that the story of Nigeria cannot be adequately chronicled without acknowledging the immense contributions of workers, both in the public and private sectors.
The day is observed on May 1 yearly in recognition of the contributions of workers all over the world and to advance fairer and more sustainable future by advocating for workers’ rights.
“We salute Nigerian workers on this day and commend them for the hard work, commitment, resourcefulness and industry which are essential for the growth of the economy of any nation,” Globacom said.
CWG Plc has announced a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering value to shareholders. Following a thorough review of the company’s financial performance and outlook, the Board of Directors has approved a substantial increase of 400per cent in dividend payout to shareholders.
This decision reflects CWG’s confidence in its financial stability, growth trajectory, and ability to generate sustainable returns. By enhancing the dividend payout, CWG aims to reward shareholders for their continued trust and support while reaffirming its commitment to creating long-term value.
Mr. Philip Obioha, Chairman of the Board of Directors at CWG Plc, said, “The decision to approve a 400% increase in dividend payout underscores our confidence in CWG’s performance and outlook. We are dedicated to delivering value to our shareholders and believe that this significant dividend increase is a testament to our commitment to shareholder value creation.”
This increase in dividend payout aligns with CWG’s strategic objectives to prioritize shareholder interests and maintain strong financial discipline. The Board remains committed to prudent financial management and sustainable growth, ensuring that CWG continues to be a reliable investment for shareholders.
As CWG continues to execute its growth strategy and expand its presence in the market, the Board anticipates that the increased dividend payout will further strengthen investor confidence and support CWG’s vision for the future.
CommunicationsWeek Media Limited, a certified global ICT company with over two million online subscribers, is delighted and proud to announce Prof. Yakub Aliyu, as the keynote speaker at Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership Distinguished Lecture series 2024.
Aliyu, will be speaking on the theme: Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Good, The Complex and The Anticipated”, this leans heavily on the fact that AI changing our lives– we just need to know where to look today.
This year’s rebranded Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership Distinguished Lecture/Awards Series is slated for Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Four Points by Sheraton, Lagos.
The event is the most prestigious annual event that brings together captains of industry in both technology and financial worlds.
According to Ken Nwogbo, CEO, Communication Week Media Ltd, organisers of the ABoICT Distinguished Lecture/Awards Series, “the choice of Prof. Yakub Aliyu is deliberate because of his exceptional career in Artificial Intelligence (AI)”.
He added that, AI is considered to have the potential to instigate a fourth industrial revolution,1 and is dramatically changing people’s patterns of interaction and economic activities.
“The traditional factors of production and physical capital and labour may no longer promote substantial economic growth. It is generally believed that AI will be one of the most important factors determining future economic growth,” he said.
A professor of microelectronics and a scholar-practitioner in artificial intelligence and deep machine learning for industrial applications and high-speed application processors. His research interests include Multimodal AI models for high-efficiency industrial robot applications and Human AI interactions.
He also has adjunct academic professorships at five African, USA, and UK universities. Holds a BS in Applied Physics Electronics from Karlsruhe and A Bello Universities in Germany and Nigeria, an MBA in International Business Management from the University of London, an MSEE (Master of Engineering, Electronics), and a Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering from the University of Wales.
Prof. Aliyu is the global quality director for Bourns Inc., Riverside, California, USA, an electronics system, and components manufacturer. I oversee quality functions in 21 factories worldwide.
He has also held quality and operational management leadership positions at National Semiconductors, Bell Labs-Lucent Technology, Texas Instrument, Global Foundries, and Roper Technologies USA.
Authored and coauthored over 30 Advanced Technology United States-issued patents in High-Speed Application Processors and Contributed to over 40 international impact Journals, chapters, and conferences; FASI, SMIEEE USA, MIEE UK, M. Inst pf Physics Chartered Phys and C Eng UK.
Past lecturers included Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, then executive vice chairman, Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC); Engr. Yomi Bolarinwa, former Director-General of National Broadcasting Commission (NBC); Dr. Jean Luc Fort, CEO at OR System France and a specialist in Counterparty Risk; and Professor Chris Nwagboso, Chairman, Knowledge Factory International, United Kingdom.
Others are: Uche Orji, managing director/chief executive officer, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA); Biodu Omoniyi, Managing Director/CEO, VDT Communications; Ayotunde Coker, Managing Director, Rack Centre Limited; Peter Adedayo Arogundade, managing director and chief executive officer, Sidmach Technologies Nigeria Limited; Dr. Adewale Obadare, chief visionary officer, Digital Encode and John Obaro, CEO and founder of Systemspecs; Prof. Isa Pantanmi, minister of Communications and Digital Economy; Dr. Seyi Akindeind, co-founder, Digital Encode; Dr Krishnan Ranganath, Regional Director, Africa Data Centres.
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