Renowned philanthropist Eng. Nahil Wijesuriya, FIMarEST, has clarified recent state media reports suggesting that he had offered financial assistance for the Beira Lake restoration project, according to a report by the state newspaper Dinamina.

Wijesuriya stressed that while he remains committed to supporting genuine efforts to rehabilitate the Beira Lake, his offer was one of technical expertise, not financial support.

“At the meeting in question, I stated that I am willing to provide my technical expertise and professional knowledge on how the restoration can be undertaken effectively,” he said, noting that he had previously provided similar assistance free of charge during the tenure of former UDA Minister Mangala Samaraweera.

Drawing on decades of engineering experience, including service as Chief Engineer of Colombo Dockyard and international work with P&O Lines and the Ceylon Shipping Corporation, Wijesuriya emphasized that successful restoration requires careful planning, sound engineering, and a long‑term science‑based approach.

“I remain ready to contribute my expertise in the national interest if the Government wishes to draw upon it. It is important that my comments are accurately represented. My offer has always been one of technical assistance, not financial assistance,” he added.

Wijesuriya’s comments come after it was recently reported that he had agreed to provide full financial support for a special technical project using seawater as a short-term solution to clean Colombo’s Beira Lake.

At the time , it was reported that the entire cost of the initiative was to be funded by Nahil Wijesuriya. (Newswire)

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Philanthropist Nahil Wijesuriya, with a remarkable contribution of Rs. 250 million, has joined hands with the Anandians to pioneer STEAM learning programs in Sri Lanka.

According to the Old Anandians’ Professional Forum, this generous investment by Wijesuriya, warmly supported by his family, will help bring to life the Rs. 410 million Centre of Excellence at Ananda College, featuring ten state-of-the-art STEAM learning centres designed to inspire generations of learners.

By integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM), this innovative approach embraces creativity and artistic expression alongside science and technology. It nurtures critical thinking, creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills through activity-based learning, while enabling students to explore both local and global opportunities and prepare for contemporary and future challenges.

The project has received wide recognition and support from distinguished educationists, professionals, entrepreneurs, and artisans, who have generously shared their expertise in ways that both align with and complement the ongoing discourse on educational reforms in Sri Lanka.

For over two years, both local and overseas alumni of Ananda College have contributed their expertise and funding to make this vision a reality. The Centre of Excellence and its initiatives are designed to extend beyond Ananda College, serving as a national hub of learning for students and institutions across the country.

This initiative is spearheaded by the Old Anandians’ Professional Forum (OAPF), affiliated with the Ananda College Old Boys’ Association (ACOBA), with the project and program concepts developed by esteemed Anandians.

Learn more about Centre of Excellence Project at https://coe.ananda.college/ (Newswire)

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Well known philanthropist Mr. Nahil Wijesuriya has contributed Rs. 270 million towards constructing a new building for A-Level and O-Level students at Bishop’s College in Colombo. This donation aims to improve the school’s infrastructure and provide better educational resources.

Following a recent LKR 1 billion donation to the “Little Hearts Foundation” for a cardiac care complex at Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Wijesuriya’s latest contribution further supports significant educational and healthcare projects in Colombo.

The funding for Bishops’ College will facilitate the creation of modern learning environments equipped with current technologies, enhancing the academic opportunities for students. (Newswire)

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