BE RESPONSIBLE TO YOUR HOST COMMUNITIES- ABIODUN CHARGES PRIVATE COMPANIES

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commissioned a multi-million dollar packaging films plant in the state with a charge to companies operating within the state to do more of Corporate Social Responsibility programs within their various host communities.

Prince Dapo Abiodun who made this known during the commissioning of a multi-million dollar packaging films plant, Flex Films Africa PVT Limited along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, charged the company to contribute their quota by either adopting a school or primary health care center.

Abiodun said that Corporate Social Responsibility programs when rendered for the people would further motivate them to support the growth and success of such company.

" What i want to charge you is that area of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), it is good for you to come here, employ our people, but you must also look after them because the more you look after them, the more they are willing to take ownership and be a part of what you do and also protect it 

" Please ensure that you rap up on that Corporate Social Responsibility by adopting one of our schools around here, our primary health care center, providing subsidized transport for your staff, you know, whatever it is that you can do to support the welfare and Wellbeing of this people, I am sure that they will also in turn appreciate that by being very motivated and dedicated and support your growth," he said.

Abiodun who noted that his administration had been deliberate with it's various policies which he said had ensured the creation of a focused and  qualitative environment for public private sector to thrive, said that the focused and qualitative environment has continuously led to the transformation of the state as well as the economic growth and individual prosperity of the people.

The state helmsman noted that his administration has ensured the provision of adequate security in the state through the provision of security gadgets like bullet proof vests, communication equipments, motorcycles and vehicles for security agencies in the state, added that the investment on infrastructure in the state was also done to make the state more accessible to investors.

Abiodun while commending the Chairman of the firm for enlightening his administration on the damages plastics have done to the environment and the need to arise and be conscious of the use of biodegradeable materials, added that his administration would be looking at the possibility of passing a law that would ensure that companies that produce plastics begin to use poly biodegradeable plastics.