Foremost vegetable oils and fats producer, Presco Plc, has donated 1,000 pieces of 5-litre jerry cans of Olein vegetable oil in 250 cartons to Delta State Government.
In a statement, the company which operates in Edo and Delta States explained that the products were delivered to the Delta State Government in support of efforts to provide relief to the most vulnerable of the state.
The Commissioner for Special Duties, Hon. MofePera, who received the items, onbehalf of the State Government, at the Delta Agricultural and Rural Development Authority complex in Ibusa, commended the management of Presco Plc for the gesture, and assured that the items will be distributed to the most vulnerable persons in the state.
He explained that the State Government has been receiving palliatives from well-meaning individuals and corporate organizations in support of its efforts.
The Relations Manager of Presco Plc, Tony Uwajeh who delivered the items on behalf of the company, used the opportunity to reiterate the company’s resolve to increase its operations in Delta State.
According to Uwajeh, Delta State should explore the economic benefits in the oil palm sector on a larger scale as part of measures to sustaingrowth and development.
Presco Plc, recently, extended similar gesture to the Government of Edo State.
Tony Uwajeh, who presented the items to the State Government also conveyed through a letter, management’s applaud of the state government’s efforts at combating the pandemic.
He explained that the Management of the company “believes we will weather the storm and come out of this stronger and safe”.
Receiving the items, the Secretary to Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie, conveyed the appreciation of the Executive Governor, Godwin Obaseki for the gesture.
