Dana Air took a tour of some old people’s homes and orphanages in Lagos where it donated sundry items included rice, spaghetti, clothes, noodles, toiletries, detergents and beverages.
Spokesman for the airline, Mr. Kingsley Ezenwa, said the donations were in line with the airline’s corporate social responsibility initiative and philosophy of supporting communities and non-governmental organisations that share similar objectives.
Some of the items were donated to the Lagos Old People’s Home, Favid Orphanage Home and V.O.W (Hope) Orphanage.
“The elderly ones in our midst are our parents and we owe them a duty to take good care of them and see to their happiness at all times. I wish everybody here today good health and happiness.
”At Dana Air we care about the health and well-being of our customers, with additional care and attention for our senior citizens. We will make this a regular initiative and will continue to support them in our own way as a customer and community focused airline in Nigeria,” said the airline’s deputy chief executive officer Mr. Sukhjinder Mann, who led Dana’s team during a tour of the various homes.
On the donation to the orphanages, Sukh said: “It has always been our tradition to support orphanages, NGOs and the needy in the society and I am delighted to see these beautiful children happy.
“I hope that their visit to the airport to mingle with our teams gives them some inspiration for the future. Every child is important and it’s our duty to help those that need that little extra support.
”Our CSR initiative cuts across all communities and sectors. Having pioneered sponsorships in sports, breast and prostate cancer awareness, entertainment, and youth empowerment, I think it won’t be out of place to call on the well-meaning citizens of Nigeria to continue to support these worthy causes.” he added.
