MTN Foundation has donated six refurbished science laboratories to Queens College, Lagos.
The laboratories were handed on Wednesday at the school’s premises in Lagos.
The donation, which includes two chemistry, physics and biology laboratories, is part of the MTN Foundation’s Science and Technology Laboratory initiative, which includes the renovation of existing laboratory rooms, installation of laboratory furniture, supply of laboratory equipment and consumables, installation of solar-powered borehole and alternative power solution, and training of science teachers and laboratory attendants across secondary schools in Nigeria.
Speaking at the commissioning in Lagos, the State governor, represented by the permanent secretary, ministry of Science and Technology, Ibilola Kasunmu, commended the Foundation’s commitment to partner the government on improving education within the state.
“I am honored to commission the MTN Foundation Science Laboratories project, the project will provide a platform for young science and technology enthusiasts to hone their skills, aspire and achieve excellence.
“As a government our third pillar is education and technology which we believe we have dedicated and able partnership with organisations like MTN to achieve the 21st century status that is self-sufficient, innovative, creative and tech-savvy,”he said.
In his remarks, the chairman, MTN Foundation, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, highlighted that the MTN Foundation is dedicated to community development.
“MTN Foundation is easily one of the most effective Foundations in this country. The Foundation started in 2005, and till date, we have spent over N20 billion on education, health, Economic empowerment and that’s why we say, ‘What Are We Doing Today’. Every day, something somewhere is happening, supported by the MTN Foundation.”
Principal, Queens College Lagos, Mrs Adetutu Obabori, commended MTN for maintaining its corporate social responsibility to the society and pledged readiness to maintain the facility. “Thank you MTN Foundation for your contribution towards the renovation of our laboratories, your commitment to education and community development is truly remarkable. We are immensely grateful for your ongoing partnership, and I pledge to continue my efforts to cultivating a learning environment that fosters innovation, discovery and excellence,” she said.
Three other schools – Government Secondary School Owerri, St. Aquinas College Akure, and St. Augustine college Ibusa, Delta state – also received a full renovation and refurbishment of their chemistry, physics and biology science laboratories.
MTN Foundation, through the Science and Technology Laboratory Project, has continuously assessed the need to strengthen academic performances in public secondary schools by improving learning outcomes of key science subjects.
