The management of Mainstream Foundation, yesterday commissioned the newly renovated and equipped Madaki Primary School in Zungeru, in a bid to boost education aswell as create the best environment for learning.

The foundation, a philanthropic arm of Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, is the maiden intervention project that showcases the foundation’s determination to revolutionize the socio-economic landscape of the community after the takeover of operations at the hydropower plant.

This was revealed in a statement made available to Vanguard and signed by Head of corporate Communications, Olugbenga Adebola.

The Madaki primary school was built in 1990 and like many public primary schools had been plagued by infrastructural decay, but Mainstream Foundation’s intervention has breathed new life into it. 

Present at the commissioning ceremony to witness the transformative work carried out on the school, were dignitaries such as the representatives of the emir of Kagara, the emir of Minna and the Local government Chairman of Wushishi were all present. 

Speaking on the importance of education in shaping the future, the Chairman, Board of Directors for Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, Col Sani Bello (RTD) said, “Times are changing, and only the educated can take part in changing the future,” urging management to ensure children remain in school.

The Executive Secretary of Mainstream Foundation, Mr. Siraj Abdullah, reiterated the foundation’s commitment to community development saying; “We want to assure the 

Chairman and the people of the community, that this work given to us will not stop until 

it is achieved”.

He lauded the civil project team of the Foundation, acknowledging the hard work put into making the commissioning a reality. 

Mainstream Foundation’s intervention in the school extends beyond improving the infrastructure and providing furniture as the teachers have also been earmarked for training to provide holistic teaching and learning improvement. 

This approach underscores the foundation’s dedication to creating a lasting impact.

As Mainstream Foundation continues to transform the landscape of Zungeru, its focus on education, environment, health, and community empowerment serves as a shining example of responsible corporate citizenship. 

With projects like Madaki Primary School, the foundation is rewriting the narrative of community development in that geographic corridor.