Abuja: The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has handed over 600 tablets of computers donated by MTN to 12 secondary schools in Abuja.
Dr Mariya Mahmoud, the FCT Minister of State, represented by Michael Bawa, her Special Assistant on Technical Matters, expressed during the official handover of the computers in Abuja on Friday that the gesture has reaffirmed the FCTA’s commitment to promoting digital learning in public schools across the territory.
Mahmoud commended MTN Nigeria for its commitment to corporate social responsibility and its continued partnership with the government.
She described the initiative as a “timely and impactful investment” in the future of Nigerian students.
She stated that the donation arrived at a critical moment when the FCT Administration was intensifying its efforts to strengthen the educational system.
The minister added that efforts were also ongoing to equip students with essential digital tools needed to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.
“The provision of these tablets was more than technology distribution but a direct investment in the potential of children, digital inclusion, and national development.
“The MTN’s support aligns perfectly with the “Renewed Hope Agenda” of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritises access to quality education and digital empowerment nationwide,” she said.
Mahmoud further reaffirmed the administration’s full commitment to creating an enabling environment for teaching and learning in all public schools.
According to her, education remains one of the most potent instruments for shaping the future of any society.
The Mandate Secretary of the FCT Education Secretariat, Dr Danlami Hayyo, who was represented by the Director of the Department of Science and Technology, Dr Kolawole Olabashola, also commended MTN for its commitment to bridging the digital divide.
According to him, this will promote educational development in Nigeria.
“This initiative will undoubtedly propel our schools to compete favourably with their global counterparts,” he added.
In his remarks, Dr Ernest Ndukwe, Chairman of the MTN Board, stated that the gesture aimed to boost digital education across the country.
Ndukwe emphasised that the distribution of devices reflects the company’s shared commitment to education, innovation, and opportunities for every child, regardless of where they live.
According to him, MTN believes that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern, connected life.
He added that, in line with its national vision, MTN Nigeria has procured 4,600 digital learning tablets, which are being distributed to public secondary schools across the country.