Insurance Companies to the Rescue

News   Hazviperi Mbizi   April 1, 2021
PIC: NICO Pensions General Manager Chima and Dr Nancy Chitera during the donation
In response to the plea which was made during the ongoing Polytechnic Buy a Gadget campaign NICO Technologies, has donated K4Million kwacha towards the initiative.

Buy a Gadget campaign commenced in February 2021 where its objective is to raise funds which will be used to purchase Internet accessible gadgets for online learning for the needy students at the Polytechnic.

Speaking during the symbolic cheque presentation, NICO Pensions General Manager Gerald Chima explained that it is one of their responsibilities as an organization to assist colleges when they are in dire need of any kind of assistance.

Chima added that they decided to come to the rescue in order to help in improving education in the country because it adds value to the needy students’ lives and the economy as well.

In her remarks, The Acting Principal Dr Nancy Chitera, thanked the management of NICO for the kind gesture which she said will help Polytechnic purchase more gadgets and assist more needy students.

A few days ago, another insurance company called Minet Malawi also donated a cheque worth K1.6Million towards this project.

Those who wish to make contributions by donating whether gadgets or cash can visit the Principal or the Dean of Students at the Polytechnic, or call 0999 80 80 89.

Monetary contributions can be sent to Airtel Money account; ThePoly, or Mpamba account CODE; 600504 or FDH Bank account number; 104000072357

 


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