MTN Nigeria Foundation distributed school bags, exercise books, water bottles and other learning materials to students of Harding Model College, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, under its Learning Support Materials Initiative (LSMI), RaveNewsOnline reports.
Since 2025, the LSMI initiative has supported more than 2,636 students with learning support materials across Nigeria’s 7 states in Nigeria, improving their access to essential educational resources.
The distribution exercise reiterated MTN Foundation’s commitment to expanding access to quality education and equipping students with the resources needed to learn effectively.
Built on the belief that education is a powerful driver of individual and community development, the initiative seeks to support learners with essential materials that can enhance their classroom experience and academic performance.
The exercise also highlighted the important role of teachers and school administrators in nurturing young minds and supporting students throughout their educational journey. Their contributions remain critical to developing the skills and knowledge needed for future opportunities.
The Principal of Harding Model College, Mogaji Bukola, thanked MTN Foundation for extending the initiative to the school, describing the donation as a contribution to students’ educational development.
The principal said the materials would support classroom activities, encourage interest in learning and complement efforts by parents and teachers to provide quality education.
Speaking on behalf of the recipients, JSS 3 student Afeni Helen expressed appreciation to MTN for the support. SS1 student Harrison Fadilu said the donation would help students who lacked school bags or had been using damaged ones, making it easier for them to carry their books and other learning materials.
Another recipient, JSS 2 student Oluyemi Christabel, said the materials would reduce the financial burden on her parents by saving them the cost of buying another school bag and additional notebooks.
She added that the exercise books would help her take notes during lessons and keep up with classroom activities.
The LSMI forms part of MTN Foundation’s interventions in education, health and economic empowerment. Through the initiative, the foundation provides learning materials to students and supports teachers as part of its efforts to improve educational opportunities across Nigeria.
