Nigeria’s vice president, Kashim Shettima, on Friday, August 9, 2024, commended the telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria, for donating N1 billion to the Federal Government’s Food Support Programme.
Shettima also appreciated the telecommunications company for donating 4,600 units of digital devices for distribution to schools.
The Vice President gave the commendation when he received the Chairman of MTN Nigeria, Ernest Ndukwe, on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Shettima said the gesture towards supporting government’s efforts in addressing hardship in the country was worthy of emulation and indicative of its commitment to the development of the Nigerian economy.
He said, “I am hugely proud of your (MTN’s) stability as a company and commitment to the progress of our country.
“We have witnessed a couple of changes in the industry, but you have remained stable and strong.
“On behalf of my boss, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I want to sincerely thank you for this gesture.”
The Vice-President said the donation by the company would be judiciously managed by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
