MTN Foundation donates learning materials to over 330 students in Oyo
01/03/25
A telecoms service provider, MTN Nigeria, through its MTN Foundation, has provided school supplies to over 330 students of Yejide Girls’ Junior Grammar School, Ibadan.
The programme was part of MTN Foundation(MTNF) Learning Support Materials Initiative(LSMI)-Agenda designed to empower students with essential academic tools.
Speaking during the presentation of the learning materials to the students, the Senior Manager, Sales and Trade Development, MTN Oyo Business Area, Ifeanyichukwu Udom, said that the initiative contributes to MTN’s mission of enhancing education.
She noted that the school was nominated by the wife of the Oyo State governor, Tamunominini Makinde, for the support, adding that the foundation also opens to nominations from stakeholders in society for different MTNF initiatives.
“Our commitment is to foster an enabling environment for learning and support access to quality education.
“At MTN Nigeria Foundation, we believe that education is the cornerstone of growth and development, and every student deserves access to the resources necessary to unlock their full potential.
“Several other initiatives are being carried out in mixed and boys high schools all over the country, including students with special needs.
“We believe this would be another stepping stones toward academic excellence of the students. Oyo state will remain a focus in our future initiatives, as we collaborate to drive growth and development for more positive impacts, “she said.
The governor’s wife, Tamunominini Makinde, who was represented by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, lauded MTNF foundation for the initiative targeted at shaping the future of the students to become better version of themselves.
She urged MTNF to collaborate with the state government in training and empowerment of teachers so as to improve their abilities.
She also charged the foundation to scale up the initiative to address inclusivity, particularly students with special needs in the society.
On her part, the school’s Principal, Olayinka Makanjuola, said that the initiative was a significant contribution to school’s commitment of enhancing the learners’ approach to their studies.
She encouraged the students to take full advantage of the initiative noting that it would equip them to make informed decisions about their studies.
A beneficiary, Rebecca Ayinde, commended MTNF for the gesture, saying that the learning materials would serve as motivation for her to do well in her studies.