StanLib Lesotho today donated a modern-day high-technology laptop to the National University of Lesotho (NUL) Innovation Hub at the Roma campus. This happened during an inception meeting between the two organizations which was followed by a tour of the NUL Innovation Hub.
In his welcome remarks, NUL Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kananelo Mosito (KC) explained that as one of important NUL partners in development, StanLib’s intention was to come and learn about the activities of the Innovation Hub so they can identify areas of collaboration and sponsorship.
He welcomed StanLib’s initiative to discharge their Community Social Responsibility by sponsoring NUL projects and subsequently, assisting the entire nation. The laptop cost just below M60,000.
“We couldn’t say NO when a friend and partner offered to visit us and extend a helping hand as a way of participating in the development and promotion of the Innovation Hub activities and projects especially in an institution of higher learning such as a university. We are pleasantly surprised to receive a donation of a modern-day state of the art computer which will assist the Innovation Hub to execute its mandate”, said Prof. Mosito.
In his remarks, the Managing Director of StanLib Lesotho, Mr. Mohlabinyane Mohapi said they were truly honoured partner with and present a donation of a laptop to NUL through the Innovation Hub.
“As a responsible corporate citizen, among the many projects we would like to sponsor, the NUL Innovation Hub was chosen as one potential partner with major projects given what the Hub stands for and has done so far. We came here to learn about the NUL Innovation Hub so that when we go back to the office we will know what sort of projects we want to partake in; having had a thorough understanding of what the projects entail”, said Mr. Mohapi.
He explained that StanLib is not a new partner to NUL and therefore promised to continue with the other existing projects it is sponsoring at the University. As part of their corporate social responsibility, StanLib plans to partake in the successful promotion and growth of the NUL Innovation Hub.
“We thought it would be appropriate for us not to come empty-handed for the inception meeting at the Hub hence we brought with us this state-of-the-art laptop which will, among others, enable the Innovation Hub to keep a database of all the projects and the necessary data. We came to formalize this relationship with NULIH so that we can take a tour of the Hub so we know what innovations to sponsor as we plan to have a long-term partnership”, Mr. Mohapi added.
