ABUMET delivers support to FCT School for the Blind through CSR outreach

As part of its commitment to community development and social welfare, leading glass and aluminium solutions provider ABUMET has carried out a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) outreach to the FCT School for the Blind in Abuja.

The company said the initiative reflects its people-focused approach, particularly within the education sector, where targeted interventions can significantly impact the lives of students.

During the visit, ABUMET donated essential learning materials, including braille paper, a typewriter and a talking calculator. The items are expected to enhance the educational experience of the students and support their academic development.

For visually impaired learners, such tools are vital resources that promote independence, confidence and improved learning outcomes. The company noted that the gesture represents not only an act of charity but also a meaningful investment in the intellectual growth and empowerment of the students.

Beyond the donations, representatives of ABUMET engaged with students and staff of the school, gaining insight into their daily experiences, challenges and aspirations. The interaction created a warm atmosphere, with students expressing excitement and appreciation for the visit.

Speaking during the outreach, the General Manager of ABUMET, Diemo Schillack, explained the motivation behind the initiative.

“We make it a point to visit schools within our country, and this year we chose your school,” he said.

Schillack said the decision to support the institution reflects the company’s commitment to assisting organisations that cater to persons with special needs.

Providing background on the institution, the General Duties Assistant, Jonathan Momoh, said the school was established in 2001 within the premises of the Federal College of Education, FCT, before relocating to its permanent site in Jabi, Abuja, in 2007.

According to him, the relocation marked a major milestone for the school, improving its infrastructure, learning environment and overall academic structure.

Responding on behalf of the school, the Head of School, Hajia Hamzat, expressed appreciation to ABUMET for the donation, noting that the materials would significantly support the students’ academic work and well-being.

She described the intervention as timely and impactful, especially in a learning environment where access to specialised materials is essential.

Other members of staff also commended the company for the gesture, noting that such interventions help bridge resource gaps and provide students with tools needed to compete academically with their peers across the country.

The ABUMET delegation included the General Manager, Diemo Schillack; Brand Marketing Coordinator, Esther Duruibe; Human Resource Manager, Tolulope Gbadamosi; Head of Procurement, Okechukwu Juliet Chizoba; and Contract Manager, Ufuoma Alile, among others.