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LAGOS State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has applauded MTN Foundation for two decades of commitment to the Nigerian people and impact on million of Nigerians.
Sanwo-Olu made the commendation at the MTN Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Dinner in Lagos on Thursday night.
The governor said that MTN Foundation was a beacon of positive change since its inception.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor was represented by the state Commissioner of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs Folashade Ambrose-Medebe.
He said that the MTN Foundation had embraced the vision to uplift communities, improve access to healthcare services and education as well as empower Nigerians with digital skills.
According to him, the anniversary celebration was not only for the foundation’s accomplishments but also for its transformation.
Sanwo-Olu said that the foundation had shown dedication to ensuring that sustainable growth reached every corner of Nigeria through critical investment in education, healthcare and youth empowerment.
”In Lagos State, we have seen, firsthand, the impact of the foundation’s initiatives over the years. They align with our goals in transforming healthcare system, boosting education and fostering digital literacy.
”The foundation’s investment in a 100 per cent science laboratory and various scholarships as well as its support for maternal and child healthcare are commendable.
“We applaud MTN Foundation. As we look ahead, let us continue to strengthen the partnership and expand our efforts.
“The future of Nigeria depends on such a collective action.
The Executive Director of MTN Foundation, Mrs Odunayo Sanya, said that it had impacted more than 3,000 communities, given over 14,000 scholarships, revived no fewer than 200 primary healthcare centres, dug 213 boreholes across communities, and empowered more than 15,000 women in Nigeria.
“We are deeply grateful to all our stakeholders and partners who have joined us in this 20-year journey.
”This dinner is a celebration of what we have achieved together and a look forward to impactful investments in our communities,” she said.
In his remarks, the Oniró of Ötu Community in Itesiwaju, Oyo State, Oba Oyetunde Adepoju, said that revitalisation of healthcare centres had reduced maternal and child mortality.
He said that provision of boreholes had given communities access to clean water.
Adepoju praised MTN Foundation for impacting lives. (NAN)
Photo Caption: L-R: Board Member, MTN Foundation, Mr Reginald Okeya; Executive Director, MTN Foundation, Mrs Odunayo Sanya; Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives Trade and Investment, Lagos State, Mrs Folashade Ambrose-Medebem; Acting Chairman, MTN Foundation, Mr Dennis Okoro; Board Member, MTN Foundation, Mrs Aishatu Sadauki; and Company Secretary, MTN Nigeria, Mr. Uto Ukpanah, at MTN Foundation 20th Anniversary Dinner, held at Balmoral Convention Centre, Ikeja
15th November, 2024.
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