By Ochuko Akuopha

OLEH—Multi-national oil companies, on the platform of Agbami Co-Venturers, have donated a science laboratory to Alaka Grammar School, Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State.

The oil companies, Star Deepwater Petroleum Limited, Famfa Oil Limited, Nigerian National Petroleum Company, Petroleo Brasileiro Nigerian Limited, Chevron and Statoil Nigeria Limited, noted that the donation was aimed at enhancing the availability and improving the quality of education to Nigerian children.

Speaking at the handing over ceremony, Director, Star Deepwater Petroleum Limited, Mr. Richard Kennedy, expressed optimism that the laboratory will have a huge impact on students of the school.

Represented by Dan Agbofode, Senior Government Affairs Advisor, Policy and Public Affairs, Star Deepwater Petroleum Limited, Kennedy reiterated that the laboratory will provide the students with up-to-date equipment for experiments and examinations.

On his part, the state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, thanked Agbami Co-Venturers for the donation, which he said had shown their commitment to the im-provement of the standard of education in the country.