The Senior Vice President for Emerging Markets for MTN
Group, Mr. Ebenezer Twum Asante, has stated that MTN will continue investing in
its educational and digital initiatives to have a meaningful and dignified
impact on the lives and livelihoods of the 288 million subscribers in the 17
markets it serves. He expressed confidence that through these and other
initiatives, MTN can support Africans acquire the necessary skills to become
educated digital citizens.
Speaking ahead of this year's AU Day celebration in Acrra on the theme, "Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century", Mr. Asante noted that the future is digital and faster development will be digital. This calls for the urgent need to accelerate digital skills acquisition, vital for Africa's future generation.
He also
assured the public that MTN was focused on bridging the gender gap, which is
evident in many communities where MTN operates. He said the company will make a
conscious effort to provide more access to women and children, stating that it
was just and fair to do so.
While acknowledging the contributions technological
innovations have played as a key channel in educating Africans, Mr. Asante
highlighted the contributions of MTN Group towards developing educated digital
citizens through various initiatives undertaken by MTN in its market across
Africa.
He
said, “As a
Pan-African Champion, MTN understands the importance of responding to society's
needs and complementing nation-state efforts to drive real development through
partnerships and purposeful private and public sector collaborations”.
He continued,
“We are
proud of the work done over the period through MTN’s Foundations having
consistently invested in schools, libraries, digital centres, and various other
educational resources for many communities.” “MTN’s Digital Skills Academy, for
example, will continue to partner with relevant stakeholders to bridge the
digital skills gap and prepare Africans for future jobs, "
he added.
On the occasion of Africa Union Day, MTN calls on all
stakeholders to support the building
of digital African economies, businesses, and societies as it leads in
providing digital solutions for the progress of Africa.
