Chemiron Care Limited, a pharmaceutical company based in Agbara, has extended its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts by donating pharmaceuticals worth over ₦2 million to residents of Agbara community.
The donation, which includes blood tonics, cough syrups, paracetamol suspensions, and vitamins, aims to improve healthcare access for over 1,000 residents.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Pharm. Rajnikant Singh, head of Sales and Marketing, highlighted the company’s unwavering commitment to community development through CSR initiatives.
“Since our inception in 1986, it has been our goal to help communities with high-quality medicines free of charge. Today’s donation is part of that long-standing tradition,” Singh stated.
He also revealed plans for a long-term partnership with the Agbara community, disclosing discussions with the King about constructing a healthcare facility in the area. “We intend to work on building a healthcare centre for the Agbara community as part of our future CSR projects,” he said.
Chemiron’s representative encouraged other corporate organisations to prioritise CSR initiatives aimed at community development. “We urge companies to join hands in creating a better society through targeted interventions that address pressing needs like healthcare and employment,” he added.
In his reaction, the Alagbara of Agbara Kingdom, Oba Lukman Jayeola Agunbiade, Olute III, expressed profound gratitude, describing the donation as timely and impactful.
“The medicines donated will greatly benefit our people, especially as they address everyday health needs like coughs, fever, and vitamin deficiencies,” he noted.
The revered monarch also used the occasion to appeal for the construction of a healthcare centre to cater to the community’s rapidly growing population.
Furthermore, Oba Agunbiade called on Chemiron to create employment opportunities for local youths, which he described as critical to addressing social vices.
“We have qualified graduates and skilled artisans in Agbara who can contribute meaningfully to your organisation. Offering them employment would further strengthen our partnership and bring development to our community,” he said.
The event not only showcased Chemiron’s dedication to improving lives but also underscored the importance of sustained collaboration between corporate entities and host communities for mutual growth and development