By Etuka Sunday
Leading global consumer electronics giant, LG Electronics has donated its newly introduced Artcool Inverter air conditioners to the Ifako Ijaiye General Hospital in Ogba area of Lagos state.
The gesture, according to the company, was part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in the health care delivery value chain to assist the government achieve its policy in ensuring the country’s citizens receive adequate health care services.
Speaking at the event, General Manager, Air Solution, LG Electronics West Africa Operations, Mr. Jung June Yoon, hinted that it is the ultimate plan of LG Electronics to constantly contribute to the good life of its highly esteemed customers and the general public.
He said “This visit, which is part of LG Electronics Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, is aimed at reaching out to health institutions in the country. It is my firm belief that the items we are donating today will go a long way to empower this health facility as well as the people of this community in their quest to enjoy sound health”.Speaking at the occasion, Head of Corporate Marketing, LG Electronics West Africa Operations, Mr. Hari Elluru, said “We have remained competitive while improving sustainability; we have enabled investment and innovation required to deploy new technologies and to safely and responsibly develop progressive products.”
Elluru further said: “We believe that the air conditioning units we are donating today will improve the service delivery in the hospital and provide the enabling environment for the medical personnel and patients.”
The company explained that the LG Artcool Ionizer feature has been proven to sterilize over 99% of adhering bacteria within 60 minutes. (Sterilize Escherichia coli over 99.9% in 30 min and Staphylococcus aureus over 99.6% in 60 min).
Also the comprehensive auto cleaning function prevents the formation of bacteria and mold on the heat exchanger and thus provides a more pleasant and comfortable environment for the user while the Micro Dust Filter captures and eliminates harmful micro-particles, including bacteria and dust, in order to deliver fresh, clean air.
Medical Director of the General Hospital, Dr. Bamidele Mustapha, who received the items on behalf of the management of the Lagos State General commended LG Electronics for the kind gesture.
Dr. Mustapha said “We are proud to be the recipients of these distinctively designed air conditioners. We appreciate LG Electronics’ generosity and good will to our community which is clearly demonstrated by this donation.” By donating these innovative Air Conditioners, LG Electronics through this event has shown itself to be a brand that truly cares for the health of the community.
He further commended the Electronic giant in terms of the quality of the product it offers Nigerian Market affirming that “One thing about LG Air conditioner is the energy saving feature and 10 year warranty on the compressor which reduces the maintenance cost. This has helped in no small measure to preserve environments and help to improve quality of life. We implore LG to keep the good work up and running so that all and sundry can benefit.
Officials of LG Electronics interrelated with the health center management as well as members of the community just as they said the donated items are expected to meet the needs of the health center in their mission to provide people in the community with better health care services.
