By Suzan Edeh
The MTN Foundation on Thursday distributed learning support materials to students of Jubril Aminu Primary and Secondary Model School for gifted children in Bauchi.
Speaking at the ceremony in Bauchi, the Chairman of the MTN Foundation, Dennis Okoro said that education is the cornerstone of growth and every student deserves access to resources necessary to unlock their full potential.
The Foundation Chairman who was represented by a Management Staff stated that the foundation is happy to present the MTN Learning Support Materials 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. To our students, these materials are more than just a supply to support your studies, they are stepping stones towards your aspirations.
"Some of you here want to be Doctors, Lawyers, Engineers, your true impact depends on how you choose to use them.Strive for excellence and let your qualification, discipline and focus shape your learning journey," he added.
"To the school administration, your role in nurturing these leaders of tomorrow is invaluable. In MTN, we believe that the reward of teachers is not only in heaven, but also here on earth.We deeply appreciate your commitment and hard work.
"I now officially handover these learning materials to the school and its students and hope that it would enhance all your learning experience.
"I would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to her Excellency, ably represented here by the commissioner of education for her collaboration, the principal, the management team, and all stakeholders for your unwavering support and dedication to education excellence.
"Education is the bedrock of growth in every economy, Bauchi state will still remain a focus in our future initiative as we all collaborate to drive growth and development for more positive impact. Good day and thank you once more again, I wish you all success in your academic and professional pursuit," he said.
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 Lawal Rimin Zayam, Dr Aisha Bala Mohammed stated that the gesture is an effort made by MTN to the Education of children in the state, adding that it is what the government has been looking for.
"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 such collaborations with other donor partners because it is said that the government alone cannot handle the issue of education.
"When there are able hands out there to complement the efforts of the 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 said.
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