The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sani Bala, has described the corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts of Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, the operator of the Kainji, Jebba, and Zungeru hydropower plants, as impactful and people-oriented.
A statement issued by the company, a copy obtained by NewsNGR in Abuja on Wednesday, quoted Bala as expressing admiration for the company’s CSR initiatives.
He said, “Regarding the Mainstream Foundation, I don’t think I have encountered a private company that has achieved so much in this area. You can see the impact on the lives of the people. I commend you for this outstanding act of corporate social responsibility.”
The Chief of the Air Staff, who performed a groundbreaking ceremony for the Hydropolis Free Trade Zone’s airport, said the project was designed to enhance commerce within Nigeria and boost international trade in the surrounding region.
He added that the initiative is expected to stimulate economic activity, create job opportunities, and contribute to national security by addressing unemployment.
“Although I have been to Kainji countless times, this is my first time experiencing the Kainji hydropower plant up close. It has been a privilege and an excellent opportunity. The Hydropolis project, in particular, holds great potential for reducing insecurity in Nigeria by creating more job opportunities and stimulating economic growth, the CAS said.
Bala, who toured the Kainji hydropower plant’s powerhouse, was received by the Chairman of Mainstream Energy Solutions, Col. Sani Bello (Rtd.), and members of the Board and Management team.
The Chief of Air Staff, who touched down alongside his entourage at the Kainji Airforce, also visited the palace of the Emir of Borgu, Alhaji Muhammed Haliru Dantoro where the Emir highlighted the crucial role of traditional institutions in promoting regional peace and
The Emir also commended the company’s impactful corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts through the Mainstream Foundation, noting the positive effects on the local community and the broader region.