LG Electronics, one of the global leaders in consumer electronics, has opened another free laundry center, with capacity to wash and dry about 500 set of clothes, as part of its effort to give back to the community with a state of art hygienic free laundry center.\
The free laundry facility, which is situated at Benin business district, is a follow up to similar wash centers established by the company in Lagos, Port-Harcourt and Kano initiated under its corporate social responsibility (CSR). Needless to mention that the laundry center in Ogba, Lagos has been upgraded to the most recently built commercial laundry machines to cater for more families.
Speaking during the launch, after commissioning the center in Benin City, General Manager, Home Appliances Division, LG Electronics West Africa, Mr. Brian Kang, said that the initiative was designed in order to improve the living conditions as well as support the daily washing needs of people in Nigeria of which the project started about three years ago in Lagos.
“LG Electronics has over the years continued to receive commendation from Nigerian consumers for having their interest at heart by providing cutting edge technological products.
“The three operational centers have been able to cater for over 24,000 families and washed over 300,000 clothes. This is significant for us as a socially responsive company,” Mr. Brian stated.
In addition, Mr. Hari Elluru, Head of Marketing, LG Electronics West Africa Operations expressed the determination of the company to lead sustainability through inclusive growth in Nigeria whilst ensuring that the business community enjoy the best advanced technologically built electronic products.