Borno, Cross River SUBEBs Laud Airtel for School Intervention Programmes

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) in Borno and Cross River States have praised Airtel Nigeria for its interventions under the Airtel Africa Foundation’s School Adoption Programme.

In Cross River State, the chairman of the Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (CRSUBEB), Ms Fidelia Opko Ene, in an appreciation letter, lauded the telecommunications firm for the completion of projects at Presbyterian Primary School, Ediba, describing the organisation’s work as a significant contribution to improving teaching and learning.

“On behalf of the Government of Cross River State, CRSUBEB, and the entire school community, we sincerely appreciate Airtel Nigeria and the Airtel Africa Foundation for this impactful intervention at Presbyterian Primary School, Ediba.

“The renovation of the classrooms, construction and equipping of the ICT laboratory, provision of digital learning tools, furniture, solar power and other essential facilities will significantly enhance teaching and learning.

“We commend Airtel for its commitment to education and assure the company of our commitment to the proper maintenance and effective utilisation of these facilities for the long-term benefit of our pupils and teachers,” she said.

Her counterpart at the Borno State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mr Bulama Kagu, on his part, praised Airtel for the upgraded classroom blocks and an ICT laboratory at Gwange III Primary School, Maiduguri.

“We are pleased that Airtel has seen the need to carry out its social responsibility through the renovated classrooms and by providing network tools, seating materials and digital support. This is our expectation from a big telco network like this. Airtel, we cannot thank you enough,” he said.

Now in its 15th year, the Airtel School Adoption Programme includes 10 schools across Nigeria, with interventions covering upgrade and maintenance of learning facilities, provision of furniture and learning aids such as interactive screens, water and WASH facilities, and establishment of ICT laboratories.