ABUMET brings joy to JKS Orphanage through its annual CSR outreach

   ABUMET brings joy to JKS Orphanage through its annual CSR outreach

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Team ABUMET inside JKS Home for Children with Special Needs, Abuja,

Wednesday

 

 

L-R: General Manager, ABUMET, Diemo Schillack, Human Resource Manager of the company,

Tolulope Gbadamosi, Therapist, JKS Home for Children with Special Needs, Ms. Favour Ibrahim,

Brand Manager, ABUMET, Esther Duruibe, Contract Manager, Ufuoma Alile and Administrative

Officer, Rifkatu Bello both of the organisation, Supervisor, JKS Home, Ms. Emmanuella Idowu

during the CSR activity at Home, in commemoration of the International Day of Persons with

Disabilities, Wednesday.

n line with its long-standing commitment to community development and social welfare, leading glass and aluminium solutions company ABUMET  Wednesday embarked on an outreach programme as part of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative and in commemoration of the annual International Day of persons with Disabilities.

The exercise, which saw the company visiting JKS Home for Children with Special Needs in Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory extending love, care, and support to the the children with disabilities. The visit formed part of ABUMET’s continuous effort to sustain its CSR objectives by reaching out to vulnerable groups and supporting institutions that nurture and protect children.

Representatives of the company delivered essential food items, household supplies, and other necessities to the orphanages, ensuring that the donations would make a tangible difference in their daily welfare.

The Director at the Home,  Mrs Nifeni Ajileye explained that the facility was founded in 2010 and currently has 16 children from ages seven to thirty. She said that they are special kids who need care in line with the vision that founded the Home.

She said: “some of the kids are orphans; some are abandoned because of their condition. We don't have children who are from wealthy homes and they are just looking for a place to get help. They are children who sincerely need our help. Some of them were brought to us by the government; some from individuals. When you see them, we will be able to tell you about their history. We provide all forms of care for them. We are not just keeping them here without any form of intervention.

She continued: some of them are on physiotherapy. We train them to be independent. We train them to be able to do things on their own.”  Even as she expressed her profound gratitude to ABUMET, saying “we are very excited and it is a huge privilege for us. We understand that there are lots of Homes for the underprivileged and children with disabilities  in Abuja and for ABUMET to consider us is a privilege for us and we don't take it for granted. We can't run the home without the support of organisations, individuals like this.  And we sincerely appreciate you considering us. Thank you very much. ”

Inside the home on tour,  the therapist, Ms. Favour Ibrahim, guided the team around the facility and explained the different kinds of disabilities the children in the home have. She said: “this is a home for children with special needs. Autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, ADHD, as long as they are special, this is their home.  So I am going to introduce some of them to you and also their disabilities and what their challenges are. She went on to explain the causes of their disabilities and how each child is cared for according to their specific needs. She noted that some of the children can now cater for themselves thanks to the physiotherapy classes they attend, and some even go to school. She said: “For instance, there is a child, when she came, she could not do anything. But now she takes care of herself, she takes care of others. She even orientated the new caregivers to now take care of the children. So basically, health intervention as well as medical support and  educational support are really helping the children here. We also have a school for children, JKS Special Needs Academy with special needs. Some of them attend the school as well,.”

The General manager, ABUMET, Diemo Schillack in a short remark said: “It is a good thing what is happening in this home. Taking care of kids with special needs is very intense to see, its good what you are doing for the community”. 

The GM added, one thing is clear though; the impact of ABUMET’s CSR efforts extends far beyond material contributions. He said that, it is about inspiring hope, building trust, and reinforcing the company’s belief that the success of any organization is deeply tied to the wellbeing of the society in which it operates.

Annually, with similar CSR initiative, ABUMET continues to reaffirm its position as not only a glass and steel manufacturer but also a compassionate corporate citizen dedicated to uplifting lives and strengthening communities. For many years, ABUMET has used its CSR programmes as a bridge to connect with communities, going beyond its expertise it tries to touch lives in meaningful ways.

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was declared by the United Nations for December 3 yearly. The global body holds that, an estimated 1.3 billion people experience significant disability representing 16% of the world’s population.