MTN Foundation gifts Bauchi students learning support materials to boost quality education
By: Monday Danladi, Bauchi
The MTN Foundation has presented
Learning Support Materials Initiative (LSMI) to students of Jubril Aminu Primary & Secondary School for Gifted Children, in Bauchi.
The materials were presented to the students on Thursday January, 30, 2025 at the premises of the school in an elaborate ceremony.
In an address at the occasion, the SM, Regional Operations, North-West, Ohwofasa Obazenu stated that, “The learning support materials were distributed to all students in J.S.S 1.”
According to him, “The material comprises of customized MTN bag with 10 exercise books (5 number of 60 leaves books and 5 number of 80 leaves books). 20 numbers of MTN customized umbrellas were handed over to the Principals for onward distribution to the Teachers of Junior Secondary School.
According to him, “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.”
Ohwofasa Obazenu stated that,”We are happy to present the MTNF Learning Support Material Initiative (LSMI), a program designed to empower students with essential academic tools.”
He stressed that, “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,” he added.
According to him, “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 added that, “To the school administration: your role in nurturing the leaders of tomorrow is invaluable. We deeply appreciate your commitment and hard work.”
“I now officially hand over these learning materials to the school and its students and hope they will enhance your learning experience,” he also stated.
Ohwofasa Obazenu further stated that,
“I would also like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Her Excellency for this collaboration, the Principal, the Management team, and all stakeholders for your unwavering support and dedication to educational excellence.”
He concluded that, “Bauchi state will remain a focus in our future initiatives, as we collaborate to drive growth and development for more positive impacts.
Good day and thank you all once again. I wish you all great success in your academic and professional pursuits.”
In her address at the occasion, Bauchi First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed commended the MTN Foundation for the gesture which she said will go a long way to complement what the State Government is doing in the education sector.
Represented by the Commissioner for Education, Dr Mohammed Lawan Rimin-Zayam,, the First Lady stated that, “This effort s a giant effort made by MTN and Al-Muhibbah Foundation to the Education of our dear children.This indeed is what we have been looking for and at this point in time, we have gotten what we are looking for.”
The First Lady stressed that, “To MTN, we thank you for this giant effort you have made and we assure you of our continuous support on our part in the ministry. We also look forward to many of such collaborations with other donor partners because it is said that government alone cannot handle the issue of education.”
According to her, “When there are able hands out there to compliment the efforts of government, we will definitely write our names in gold.”
“With these little remarks, I want to stop here and wish everyone of us here a very successful day and a good deliberation ahead,” She concluded.
his vote of thanks, Principal of the School expressed joy and happiness for the gesture which he said will improve the quality of teaching and learning in the school.
The Principal asuured the MTN Foundation and the First Lady that the materials will be judiciously used by the students as required.
Some of the students expressed their happiness over the development saying that it will improve their learning skills and knowledge of the subjects.
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