LASG, MTN partner to empower youth with tech skills, resources
The Lagos State Agency for Mass Education, in partnership with MTN Telecommunication Company, has empowered Lagos Youths with skills and resources to succeed in the digital world.
Speaking at the annual Y’ello Care employee volunteer initiative held recently at the Rotary Vocational Training Centre (RVTC) in Igbogbo, Ikorodu, the Director of the Lagos State Agency for Mass Education, Oluwakemi Kalesanwo expressed profound gratitude to the MTN for its benevolence.
She added that the combination of practical coding training and the substantial donation of computer systems, an inverter, and other vital resources woykd significantly enhance the training facility and will go a long way in empowering the trainees with the digital skills needed to thrive in this generation.
The three-day programme focused on equipping participants with fundamental coding skills, providing them with invaluable tools for future success.
In a collaborative effort with the Lagos Agency, MTN donated essential technology and infrastructure to the RVTC.
Some of the items donated include; five brand-new 2-in-1 HP Desktop computers, accompanied by five computer UPS units, ensuring stable power for the new equipment.
To further enhance the centre’s capabilities, MTN provided a 3.5 KVA solar system inverter, two tubular batteries, and four solar panels, establishing a sustainable power solution.
Similarly, to ensure connectivity, a 5G router with a three-month subscription was also donated, opening up a world of digital resources for the trainees.
