The Management of Rubber Estates Nigeria Limited (RENL) has reaffirmed its dedication to its sustainable development strategy and community development as it commissions and hand over a renovated block of six classrooms equipped with customized chairs and tables to Oniparaga Community High School in Ondo State

The event, which held on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024, was graced by the Kabiyesi of Oniparaga, HRH Adetokunbo Ropo, Managing Director of Rubber Estates Nigeria Limited Olivier Odoukou, Security and Public Relations Coordinator, Dayo Ikusika, Human Resource Manager, Smart Okhions, Community Leaders, teachers and students of the school, among others.

Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of Rubber Estates Nigeria Limited emphasized the company's commitment to supporting the education and social development of its host communities. He noted that the project is part of RENL's sustainable development strategy in education. Olivier Odoukou urged the students and teachers to make good and judicious use of the facility for the overall benefits of themselves and the community.

On his part, the Kabiyesi of Oniparaga HRH Adetokunbo Ropo, expressed gratitude to RENL's management for the significant project executed in his community. He pledged that the community would continue to maintain a robust relationship with the company and will also help in providing support in areas of security of the company's properties.

On his part, the principal of the School, Awobayikun Abayomi, expressed his heartfelt appreciation to RENL's management for the gesture, stating that the renovation has brought new life to the school which the students will forever remain grateful for. Awobayikun further noted that the investment in the education by the Company is a right step in the right direction as it will help to secure a better future for the children thereby arresting all sort of youthful restiveness in the locality and promised that the facility will be adequately taken care of to serve the purpose it was meant for.