The Managing Director of Vodacom Business Nigeria, Guy Clarke has described Nigeria’s internet penetration as low, especially in public schools.
To address this, he said his company is bridging the digital divide that exists in communities and schools without access to ICT through its Power to You Project. He said this in Lagos at an event to mark the official provision of internet connectivity to The Federal Science and Technical College, Yaba.
Vodacom Business Nigeria provided WiFi services for students and teachers in classrooms, laboratories, workshops and staff offices. Vodacom Business Nigeria also sponsored a 220KVA powered generator to help keep the school connected during power outages.
Speaking at the handover ceremony was the Principal, Federal Science and Technical College, Yaba, Hon. Chris Ugorji who said, “The vision of the college is to provide the scientific and technical skills, required to produce self-reliant young men and women, ready for tertiary institution and the ICT industry. The sponsorship of high-speed internet access and power generator by Vodacom guarantees this vision and we are happy to be beneficiaries of this project”.
The Vodacom Power to You Project supports public and private schools in the country by ensuring that students and teachers have access to ICT and new telecommunication technologies. The power of the internet is invaluable and connectivity has the potential to transform education and accelerate economic growth in Nigeria.
