Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has praised MTN Foundation for its consistent dedication to advancing STEM education in Nigeria, acknowledging the organization’s renovation of 110 laboratories across the country.
Represented by his Special Adviser on Innovation, Broadband, and Technology, Ganiyu Oseni, Sanwo-Olu described MTN’s work as a critical investment in the future of Nigeria’s youth, beyond infrastructure improvements.
The latest phase of the Science & Technology Laboratory Project (MTNF STLP) was marked by the unveiling of seven newly refurbished laboratories at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School in Yaba, Lagos. The inauguration event was attended by MTN directors Dennis Okoro, Mosun Belo-Olusoga, and Edith Ofili-Okonkwo, along with MTN Foundation Executive Director Odunayo Sanya, among other prominent figures.
MTN’s initiative focuses on strengthening STEM education resources in public secondary schools, particularly in underserved communities. The project, which began in 2012, is now in its third phase. During its first phase (2012–2014), MTNF renovated 66 laboratories in 22 schools across six states. The second phase (2022–2023) saw the refurbishment of 16 labs across four schools. In the current phase, 28 new laboratories are being established across six schools in Nigeria.
Sanwo-Olu emphasized that his administration is committed to positioning Lagos as a hub for innovation and opportunity, an objective that aligns closely with MTN Foundation’s contributions to education and technology.
“MTN Foundation’s commitment to equipping science labs enhances not only academic experience but also advances Lagos’s standing as a center for knowledge and innovation,” Oseni stated.
