By Amin Kef (Ranger)
In a testament to its commitment to community welfare, Afrigas (SL) Limited ,a company that designs, manufactures, imports, stores and distributes liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cooking solutions, on July 8, 2024, donated twenty million Leones to a Disabled Organization at the Kissy Terminal Community. The donation, aimed at supporting a building project, to house the United Polio Brothers and Sisters Construction Company, was formalized during a recent meeting at Afrigas’s headquarters on Wilberforce Street in Freetown.
The initiative follows a constructive dialogue facilitated by Councillor Sheku N’Bompa Turay, who engaged with the Chairman of the Disabled Organization, Paul Osman Kabia. Initially, Afrigas Management did not respond immediately due to the vagueness of the initial request, prompting disenchantment among members of the Disabled Organization which led them to say that the company is not supporting community development initiatives during the launch of a Gas Power Plant by President Julius Maada Bio.
Responding to that concern, Management of Afrigas, led by Mr. Jihad Swaid, asked Councillor Sheku N’Bompa Turay to liaise with members of the Organization to really know their specific need for which they were requesting financial assistance.
This led to a formal request, in written form and the subsequent approval of the donation to facilitate the continuation of the building construction to house the United Polio Brothers and Sisters Construction Company.
Councillor Sheku N’Bompa Turay praised Afrigas for its responsiveness, describing the donation as a crucial example of corporate social responsibility. He emphasized the importance of such initiatives in fostering positive community relations and enhancing local development efforts.
Afrigas (SL) Limited has, from time to time, supported community development projects in the Kissy Terminal Community, including the provision of a 20,000-liter water tank valued at over NLe15, 000 to the community, a gesture that is helping to improve the quality of life for residents by ensuring reliable and accessible water supply and funding for street lighting projects aimed at improving safety and quality of life for residents. These efforts underscore Afrigas’s ongoing commitment to addressing immediate community needs and promoting sustainable development.
Moving forward, Afrigas continues to engage with community groups to identify and support initiatives that contribute to the well-being and progress of the communities it serves, solidifying its role as a responsible corporate citizen committed to making a meaningful impact.
