MTN Upgrades School of 2025 Spelling Bee Champion in Ado Ekiti
Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has upgraded St Lawrence Metropolitan College, Ado Ekiti, the school of Oreoluwa Alayande, winner of the 2025 mPulse Spelling Bee Competition, with a ₦10 million digital and educational intervention.
The school received 10 new air conditioners for its computer lab, a 30kW lithium inverter battery system, 10 laptops, 10 broadband devices, and other educational tools to enhance learning. In addition, Alayande was presented with a ₦5 million educational grant to fund her secondary and tertiary education, while her coach, Gbenga Julius, received a ₦500,000 cash prize for mentoring her to victory.
Speaking at the handover in Ado Ekiti, Chinyere Ikechi, MTN Sales and Trade Development Manager for Ekiti, said the investment aimed to celebrate Oreoluwa’s achievement and support the school that nurtured her talent. She also announced that Alayande would take on the role of MTN CEO for a Day, continuing her year-long journey as the Face of mPulse.
Oreoluwa Alayande, a second-year senior secondary student, thanked MTN for providing a platform that enhances learning, vocabulary, and confidence. “Winning the MTN mPulse Scholarship is not just a personal achievement but a proud moment for our entire school,” she said, praising her school and coach for their dedication.
The school proprietor, Lawrence Oluwafemi, expressed gratitude to MTN and pledged free tuition for Oreoluwa until she completes her studies, noting that the ICT upgrade would transform teaching and learning at the institution.
Oreoluwa’s mother, Mrs Justinah Alayande, lauded MTN for its commitment to supporting the country’s youth, while schoolmates, including Goodness Ewenike, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to showcase their talents on a national stage.
The initiative underscores MTN’s dedication to nurturing young talents, promoting digital learning, and investing in the educational infrastructure that empowers the next generation of Nigerian leaders.
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