The Mobile Telecommunication Network (MTN) has formally commissioned and handed over a state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Laboratory to Yilo Krobo Senior High School in Somanya, located in the Yilo Krobo Municipal Assembly of the Eastern Region.
The fully equipped ICT lab is worth 1.3 million Ghana Cedis.
This project forms part of MTN’s social responsibility to give back to the Yilo Krobo community and enhance teaching and learning in the municipality.
Addressing a short ceremony held at the school on Thursday, February 27, 2025, the General Manager of the MTN Foundation in charge of Sustainability & Shared Value, Isaac Mante, said Yilo Krobo SHS (YIKROSEC) holds immense potential to become a benchmark for ICT education.
However, the lack of a well-equipped ICT facility has hindered this potential, stating that without a proper ICT lab, integrating technology into teaching and offering ICT as an elective subject wasn’t feasible.
“Recognizing these urgent needs, the MTN Ghana Foundation approved the aforementioned amount for the construction of the ultramodern ICT center to tackle the long-term challenges facing the school,” he mentioned.
Isaac Mante explained that the facility has 40 modern all-in-one desktop computers and two interactive smart boards to provide a great learning experience for students from Yilo Krobo and its enclave.
The headmaster of the school, Robert Nah Donkor, on behalf of the school’s management, thanked MTN Ghana Foundation for its kind gesture.
According to him, in today’s fast-moving digital world, technology is no longer a luxury but rather a necessity, noting that his students now have the tools to compete globally, learn smarter, and achieve more.
Olivia Opare, the Director of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education, also added that the establishment of the center shows the commitment of the MTN Ghana Foundation to promoting STEM education and empowering the next generation of innovators and leaders.
Again, she said the MTN Ghana Foundation’s support will not only enhance the learning experience of YIKROSEC students but also serve as a model for other institutions to follow.
By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
Source// Obohenewsonline.com.
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