- Henkel Nigeria, a German company that is a global leader in adhesives, personal care, and laundry products, has launched a new initiative to support scientific and educational development in Nigeria.
- The company marked the 2023 International Week of Science and Peace with a series of activities that aimed to inspire and empower young minds with scientific knowledge and skills.
- The company's researchers’ world initiative, also known as Forscherwelt, is an international education programme that introduces children to the process of scientific inquiry, covering research areas that align with Henkel’s expertise, such as gluing, washing, personal care, and sustainability.
Henkel, a German company that is a global leader in the fields of adhesives, personal care, and laundry products, has launched a new initiative to support scientific and educational development in Nigeria. The company marked the 2023 International Week of Science and Peace with a series of activities that aimed to inspire and empower young minds with scientific knowledge and skills.
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| Henkel Nigeria celebrates science and peace with young learners. Source:gettyimage |
"Henkel Nigeria is proud to play a role in inspiring the next generation of scientists and fostering a love for learning. Our researchers’ world initiative reflects our commitment to pioneering innovation and promoting scientific curiosity. We believe that by empowering children with knowledge and engaging them in hands-on experiments, we are contributing to a brighter and more sustainable future," he said.
The researchers’ world initiative, also known as Forscherwelt, is an international education programme that was developed by Henkel in partnership with the Girls and Women’s Technological Empowerment Organisation. The programme introduces children to the process of scientific inquiry, covering research areas that align with Henkel’s expertise, such as gluing, washing, personal care, and sustainability.
During the week-long celebration, Henkel Nigeria visited several schools in Lagos and conducted science workshops for the students. The workshops were designed to create a stimulating environment where students were encouraged to explore various scientific concepts and engage in exciting hands-on experiments, fostering a passion for science from an early age.
Some of the experiments that the students participated in included making their own adhesives and testing different types of food for the presence of starch. The students also learned about the importance of hygiene, recycling, and environmental protection.
The head-teacher of IMG Moore Plantation School, Mr. Oluwaseun Adeyemi, expressed his gratitude to Henkel Nigeria for organizing the initiative, which he said was a beneficial and memorable experience for the pupils. He also praised the company for its dedication to corporate social responsibility and its belief in the transformative power of education.
"We are grateful to Henkel Nigeria for providing our students with this unique opportunity. The activities were engaging, fun, and informative. We believe this will have a positive impact on the children’s educational journey and their interest in science. We also appreciate the company's efforts to support the development of our community and our country," he said.
The International Week of Science and Peace and World Children’s Day celebration by Henkel Nigeria underscores the company's vision of creating value for customers, consumers, and society. Through such initiatives, the company continues to make meaningful contributions to the communities in which it operates and to the global goals of peace and sustainability.