MTN Nigeria Donates N1 Billion to Federal Government’s Food Support Programme
In a move designed to support the Nigerian government’s efforts in addressing hardship in the country, Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended MTN Nigeria for its generous donation of N1 billion to the Federal Government’s Food Support Programme.
The telco giant has also donated 4,600 units of digital devices for distribution to secondary schools across the country. The devices come pre-installed with the U-lesson application, aimed at increasing digital literacy and improving access to current information in science and technology.
According to Shettima, the gesture is worthy of emulation and indicative of MTN’s commitment to the development of the Nigerian economy. He praised MTN’s stability and commitment to the country’s progress, stating that the company has remained stable and strong despite changes in the industry.
The Vice President expressed confidence that the donation would go a long way in supporting the government’s efforts to boost the nation’s economy, particularly in addressing the educational needs of the poor and vulnerable. He called on other companies in the country to emulate MTN in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility.
On the distribution of the digital devices, Shettima explained that the MTN team will liaise with his office to determine beneficiary criteria, with the aim of facilitating their distribution to secondary schools in the six geo-political zones.
The MTN Group chairman, Ernest Ndukwe, underscored the company’s commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s strategic initiatives through its shared value objectives outlined in the AMBITION 2025 strategy. He expressed hope that the company’s donation would support the government’s goal of increasing digital literacy in secondary schools.
It is worth noting that the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONS) will manage the N1 billion donation judiciously.
