The Computer Warehouse Group (CWG Plc)
has rewarded the best graduating students of the Computer Science Department of
the University of Lagos and the University of Douala, Cameroon, as part of her
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, reports ITRealms.
At the two distinct ceremonies, CWG
representatives presented gifts to the students in furtherance of the company’s
bid to extol the essence of attaining academic excellence.
The Vice Chancellor of the University,
Professor Rahman Bello observed that if the focus of Computer Warehouse Group
Plc’s (CWG) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative is sustained, it
is capable of aiding Universities in Nigeria to attain desired greatness.
“This award presentation has been an
annual event. Since inception, CWG has lived up to their promise of rewarding
the best graduating student in Computer Science Department every year, for five
years now. On behalf of the management of the University I thank your
organization for your commitment to this partnership. Your commitment to
promoting academic excellence will help us in going forward,” he said.
As said by Prof. Bello, CWG deserved
every commendation, declaring the contributions have been helpful.
“At the moment, University of Lagos is
the twentieth best school in Africa and the first in Nigeria, according to the
4icu rankings. Going by our consistent progressive performance, we look forward
to being the first in Africa anytime soon. This is our target. And, we believe
that the input of corporate partners like CWG will see us through to the point
we aim to get to”, he said.
In response, Mr. Phillip Obioha, CWG’s
Chief Operating Officer, pointed out that the annual award presentation event
underscores CWG’s emphasis on hard-work and qualitative education. According to
him, “Our business scope covers a range of sectors; from banking to telecoms
and recently SMEs. Our business is all about the quality of our workforce. We
boast of an array of professionals whose expertise has formed the bedrock of
service providers in the telecoms sector, for example. Our premium on quality
workforce explains our emphasis on quality education.”
Thereafter, he presented the prize to
the Master Agho Adrian Osemwonyemwen, and informed the audience that the award
includes a prospect of employment with CWG, if the recipient so desires.
“Someone told me that a reward for hard
work is more hard work. This will go a long way in motivating me to aim for
higher attainments. And I promise to use what I have been given to do more than
I have done”, he assured.
Similarly, in Cameroon, Mr. Alexis Mbele
Ngono received the CWG excellence award for being the best graduating student of
the Computer Science Department, Institute of Technology, University of
Douala. Speaking at the presentation
ceremony, Mrs. Olapeju Ayo-Fisher, Head of Human Resources and Administration,
noted that excellence is an integral component of the CWG corporate culture.
This, she noted, has defined CWG’s business approach and service delivery over
the years.
“At CWG, we appreciate excellence
wherever we find it. We nurture excellence within our system. And, we are very
particular about doing whatever we do to the best standard of excellence, the
first time and at all times.” “Our
presence here today offers us a unique opportunity to make known to our host
business community here in Cameroon that we promote excellence in academic pursuit
and support our host communities” she noted.
Responding, Alexis Ngono
thanked CWG for the novel gesture. He observed that the initiative is capable
of motivating other students to aim for excellence in their academic pursuit.
According to him, “this award presents a remarkable opportunity for students
who want to leave a legacy of excellence to be appreciated and encouraged.”
“This is also an opportunity for many of us to pursue an excellent carrier
outside the school environment,” he said.
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Pix: Master Agho Adrian Osemwonyemwen receiving is prize from Mr. Obioha.
