The Guardian (Nigeria)

Children Day: A. G. Leventis Celebrates Outstandin­g Students At Pick n Pay

- By Chijioke Iremeka

A. G. Leventis Group, one of the oldest legacy companies in Nigeria, spanning over 90 years, yesterday, celebrated no fewer than 25 students in Lagos. They were given N25, 000 voucher each to pick choice items at Pick n Pay Store at Victoria Island, Lagos, for distinguis­hing themselves academical­ly.

According to the Head, Public Affairs and Corporate Marketing, A. G. Leventis ( Nigeria) Limited, Tunde Oyelola Jr., the students were given the special opportunit­y to shop for

free, using exclusive vouchers.

Oyelola, who spoke in the spirit of Children’s Day celebratio­ns, stated that May 27 of every year, “is a day dedicated to celebratin­g children all over the world.” He called on all to work together to build a world where ever y child could thrive and shine. He said: “Yesterday’s event was dedicated to celebratin­g children. It is also an opportunit­y to acknowledg­e the exceptiona­l achievemen­ts of the top- performing students from selected schools within Apapa LCDA, as part of our

Civic Social Responsibi­lity ( CSR) activities.

“These outstandin­g students, who we affectiona­tely call our ‘ AGL Star Students,’ have been recognised for their remarkable dedication and academic excellence.

“We are proud to have collaborat­ed with our esteemed partners, AGL- STEM, and the Lagos State Ministry of Education, in providing these Star Students with an unforgetta­ble experience.

“They were given the special opportunit­y to shop for free at our Pick n Pay Store, located in Victoria Island, using exclusive vouchers. This initiative, which started last year, has been tremendous­ly popular amongst the students and schools; every one wants to become an AGL Star Student. “We have a very active CSR space in Leventis. Over the past few years, we have been involved in the few of the state schools in Apapa LCDA, training students and giving them hope. Our CSR is education and youth developmen­t. We put our money where our mouth is. We don’t just say it, we do it too.”

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