Segilola Resources Operating Limited has commissioned a new primary school and launched youth-focused empowerment and sensitisation programmes in its host communities in Osun State as part of its commitment to sustainable community development.
The company, a subsidiary of Thor Explorations Ltd. and operator of Nigeria’s first commercial gold mine, inaugurated the Imogbara Primary School on February 25, 2026, according to a statement on Sunday.
The school was built to provide a safe, inclusive, and conducive learning environment for pupils. The project delivered new classroom blocks, a dedicated administrative and staff room, as well as chairs and tables for both pupils and teachers.
Speaking at the inauguration, the Country Manager of SROL, Austin Menegbo, described primary education as critical to shaping the future of children and communities.
“Primary education is the foundation that shapes young minds and sets children on the path to lifelong learning.
Beyond expanding access to quality education in the Imogbara community, this project also created employment opportunities during construction, contributing to local economic growth. We believe this school will not only inspire children to dream bigger, but also improve lives across the community,” he said.
The commissioning of the school was followed on February 26 by the rollout of several youth empowerment and sensitisation initiatives aimed at strengthening life skills, promoting safety, and enhancing community resilience.
The programmes include the Youth Empowerment Program, Teacher’s Initiative Program, Health, Safety and Environment Sustainability Program, and the Federal Road Safety Commission Ilesha Command Youth Safety Education Programme.
Under the Youth Empowerment Program, 17 youths drawn from Iperindo, Odo-Ijesha, and Imogbara communities received vocational training in trades such as barbing, hairdressing, tailoring, aluminium fabrication, carpentry, and cocoa merchanting.
The Teacher’s Initiative Program forms part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility commitment to improving educational standards in its host communities. The initiative provided pupils and teachers in Iperindo, Odo-Ijesha, and Imogbara with educational resources covering primary and secondary school subjects, including Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and Government.
The Health, Safety, and Environment Sustainability Program focused on raising awareness about safety practices. Youths were educated on fire emergency response, including the proper use of fire extinguishers, as well as road safety measures such as speed limits, zebra crossings, and traffic signs.
Complementing this effort, the Federal Road Safety Commission, Ilesha Command Youth Safety Education Programme, enlightened pupils and youths on road safety practices and civic responsibility.
The Community Development and Stakeholder Manager at SROL, Madhurii Sarkar Amoda, said the company remained committed to delivering impactful projects in its host communities.
“We are always on the move to find and deliver projects that can directly impact the growth and development of our host communities. These initiatives bridge the gap between youth potential and opportunity while also equipping them for future progress and success,” she said.
From the new classrooms at Imogbara Primary School to vocational workshops and safety campaigns across its three host communities, Segilola Resources Operating Limited said it remains focused on ensuring that responsible mining translates into lasting social and economic value for its host communities.
