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VP Shettima Seeks More Support As MTN Donates N1bn, 4600 Digital Devices
* Says Nigerians will soon see results of President Tinubu’s policies
Vice President
@KashimSM
has lauded the donation of N1 billion to the Federal Government's Food Support Programme and 4,600 units of digital devices for distribution to schools by telecommunications giant,
@MTNNG
.
He said the gesture by the telecommunications outfit towards the government's efforts in addressing hardship in the country is worthy of emulation and indicative of its commitment to the development of the Nigerian economy.
"I am hugely proud of your (MTN's) stability as a company and commitment to the progress of our country. We have witnessed a couple of changes in the industry, but you have remained stable and strong. On behalf of my boss, President
@officialABAT
, I want to sincerely thank you for this gesture."
The Vice President stated this on Friday when he received the Chairman of MTN Nigeria, Mr. Ernest Ndukwe, on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa.
Speaking during his engagement with the MTN Nigeria chairman, Senator Shettima said the donation by the company will be judiciously managed by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
On the distribution of 4,600 digital devices, each pre-installed with the U-lesson application, the Vice President said the MTN team will liaise with his office to work on the beneficiary criteria and facilitate the distribution of the devices to secondary schools in the six geo-political zones.
He expressed confidence that the gesture by the company would go a long way in supporting the government's efforts to address the situation in the country, including support for the educational needs of the poor and vulnerable.
While calling on other companies in the country to emulate MTN in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility, the VP assured the business community that the
@officialABAT
administration remains pro-business and its policies will, in a short time, begin to manifest for all to see.
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