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Kia Motors Nigeria has donated a 2015 Kia Rio to the Lagos State Government.
The gesture is part of the company’s unalloyed support for the state as a token of its commitment to the growth of the State.
The gesture, according to a statement, is rooted in the objective of Kia’s social responsibility to contribute to the development of society as an upright corporate citizen and staying true to the company’s unwavering commitment to the industrialisation of Nigerian economy.
Kia has continued to contribute immensely to the growth of its local community and the state through its corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Speaking on the gesture, Managing Director, Kia Motors Nigeria, Jacky Hathiramani, said: “The donation of Kia Rio to the state is consequent upon our increasing efforts to positively impact the communities we’re in. We foster a framework for collaboration with the government and recognise local initiatives for expanding the involvement in social contribution initiatives for the state.
“We are proud to partner with the Lagos State government for the actualisation of the state’s mega city project by advancing the frontiers of the industrialisation of the state with our assembly plant in the state.”
At the presentation of the car to the state government, the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Chief of Staff, Lagos State, Abiodun Bamgboye, expressed the government’s appreciation to the management of Kia Motors Nigeria for the donation of the 2015 Kia Rio to the government, promising that the government will always provide an enabling environment for the success of the local businesses.
Through socially responsible management, Kia Motors said it aims to delineate its vision and role vis-à-vis our employees, partner companies, shareholders, customers, local communities and humanity at large. It also said that it would strive to faithfully carry out its responsibilities to the economy, society and future generations.
