By Ikeugonna Eleke
MTN Foundation, the philanthropic arm of mobile network service provider, MTN, has donated educational aides to 300 students of St Theresa’s Secondary School in Enugwu-Ukwu Community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The materials included 10 exercise books and one school bag each for all 300 students of the school. The foundation also distributed umbrellas, routers and WiFi equipment to the school.
MTN’s South East Senior Manager, Regional Operations, Mr Emmanuel Osumah, who oversaw the distribution, said the gesture was a way by the network provider to encourage young children.
Osumah said, ‘Today, we gather for an initiative that contributes to our mission of enhancing 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.
‘We are happy to present the MTNF Learning Support Material Initiative (LSMI), a programme designed to empower students with essential academic tools.
‘Our commitment is to foster an enabling environment for learning and support access to quality education.
‘To our students: these materials are more than just supplies to support your studies; they are stepping stones toward your aspirations.
‘Their true impact depends on how you choose to use them. Strive for excellence, and let your dedication, discipline and focus shape your learning journey,’ he said.
The Principal of the school, Rev Fr Martin Ekee, and the Chairman of the village, Nnaeto Akpamgbo, praised MTN for the gesture.
