Nigerian Breweries Plc, through the Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, has donated an e-learning laboratory to the BioMedical Communication Centre (BCC) at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Oyo State. This e-learning laboratory, valued at ₦40 million, features a production studio and a live studio named after Elder Felix Ohiwerei. It is equipped with interactive boards, computers, computer accessories, cameras, professional lighting kits, microphones, headphones, monitors, processors, controllers, mixers, software, and studio lighting.
In addition to the laboratory, the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund has committed ₦20 million for internet services to the institution over the next four years.
During the commissioning ceremony on July 22, 2024, Hans Essaadi, Chairman of the Felix Ohiwerei Trust Fund, represented by Sade Morgan, Corporate Affairs Director of Nigerian Breweries Plc, stated that the donation fulfills their promise and complements the Federal Government’s efforts to improve education and research quality for both students and lecturers. Essaadi emphasized that the facility is designed to meet the institution’s need for a modern audiovisual production center to produce various content for diverse audiences in real-time and on-demand.
Prof. Kayode Adebowale, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, represented by Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof. Peter Olapegba, praised Nigerian Breweries Plc for its significant contributions to advancing medical education at the College of Medicine. He urged for continued support from the company and assured that the institution would make effective use of the facility for the benefit of humanity.
Prof. Olayinka Omigbodun, Provost of the College of Medicine, expressed deep gratitude for the ongoing support from Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund. She highlighted that the donation of the e-learning studio would greatly enhance the institution’s ability to provide quality research and service delivery to medical students. She also acknowledged past donations, including medical training equipment worth ₦42 million in 2020, which have significantly upgraded the clinical skills laboratory to compete globally.
Nigerian Breweries Plc, a member of the HEINEKEN Group and Nigeria’s largest brewing company, has a rich portfolio of 19 brands and a history of corporate social responsibility and innovation. For more information, visit the Nigerian Breweries website: www.nbplc.com.