LG Electronics Drives Sustainability through Inclusive Growth; Launches Third Free Wash Centre in Kano State

LG Electronics, a global leader in consumer electronics has reiterated its commitment to drive sustainability through its nationwide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and extension of its ‘Life’s Good with LG Wash’ intervention to Kano State.

The company recently commissioned a new Free Wash Centre located at the LG Fouani showroom on 1 Race Course Rd, GRA to support communities lacking adequate water to efficiently carry out laundry activities as well as encourage a proper hygienic living.

The new Free Wash Centre becomes the third laundry cabin launched by LG Electronics since the opening of the state-of-the-art facilities in Lagos and Port Harcourt in April 2018 and May 2019 respectively.

According to Mr Jiung Park, General Manager, Home Appliances Division, LG Electronics West Africa, the company is committed to driving sustainability through inclusive growth. “For us, we believe that ‘Life’s Good’ when shared with others. We have remained competitive while improving sustainability; we have enabled the investment and innovation required to deploy new technologies and to safely and responsibly develop progressive products. LG Electronics will continue to support communities even in the future”, he said.

Commenting on the new opening, Mr Hari Elluru, Head of Corporate Marketing Division, LG Electronics West Africa, the free wash centre is designed to operate daily to improve the living conditions as well as support the daily washing needs of people in the area.

“LG Electronics has over the years continued to receive commendation from Nigerian consumers for having their interest at heart in the development of cutting edge technological products. In almost two years of operating both free wash centres, LG has served over 25,000 people and washed more than 190,000 sets of clothes”, he said.

The laundry cabin is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to effectively take care of the laundry needs of the people for free. The facility with several LG Washing machines, LG Dryers, LG Air Conditioning units, an uninterrupted power supply, constant supply of water among others to ensure that the facility operates seamlessly.

The second free laundry outlet is situated at the LG Fouani showroom on NTA road, Mgboba, Port Harcourt, River State.

LG Electronics has over the years been at the forefront of giving back to society — engaging in different activities from different sectors including education, health, youth empowerment etc.