MTN Ghana, as part of this year’s ’30 Days of Y’ello Care,’ has inaugurated a newly installed facilities for beneficiaries.
The facilities include a containerized computer laboratory, digital borehole, smart farm, and new washrooms at the Aburi Presbyterian Secondary Technical School in the Eastern region.
The handover ceremony at the school premises in Aburi also marked the culmination of activities for the 2024 edition of ’30 Days of Y’ello Care.’
Working with the theme “Education for Rural and Remote Communities – Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow,” MTN Ghana employee volunteers implemented projects to help improve conditions in selected schools.
At the end of the 30 Days of Y’ello Care, MTN employee volunteer activities impacted over 40,000 students in twenty-five senior high schools across the country.
During the closing ceremony in Aburi, the CEO of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, stated, “The theme for this year’s Y’ello Care serves as a reminder that our educational system must prepare our students for the opportunities that lie ahead. ‘
“This is what we aimed to achieve today through the provision of the ICT lab, the digitally controlled borehole, and the smart farm,” Blewett said.
The CEO added, “I hope through this gesture, we have given the students a glimpse of what the future holds and ignited their curiosity enough for them to embrace the digital challenge and take it forward.”
School Headmistress of the school Joyce Appiah expressed her gratitude for the support and resources provided through Y’ello Care.
The headmistress emphasized the long-term benefits of the facilities to the students and the school’s educational programs.
“MTN Ghana has shown care for Aburi Presbyterian Senior High Technical School, and these resources will help improve academic outcomes,” Appiah said.
Deputy Minister of Education John Ntim Fodjuor commended the volunteer employees of MTN Ghana and the company itself for their significant contribution to modern education and community development.
He also lauded MTN Ghana’s continuous partnership with the education ministry to implement projects that support the government’s efforts in the sector.
Dignitaries who attended the event included the Deputy Minister of Education, John Ntim Fodjuor, members of Aburi Traditional Council.
MTN Y’ello Care is an annual employee volunteerism program across the MTN Group, allowing staff to participate in community development projects in countries where MTN operates.
The initiative, which was started in 2007, has had a significant impact on millions of people and hundreds of communities across the continent.
The 21 Days of Y’ello Care program takes place in June every year. However, to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of MTN’s operations this year, the 21 Days of Y’ello Care has been extended to 30 Days.