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Business News of Friday, 8 May 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

COVID-19: Airtel, FG to offer free online education to students nationwide

Mr Emeka Oparah - Airtel's Director of Corporate Communications and CSR Mr Emeka Oparah - Airtel's Director of Corporate Communications and CSR

Students across Nigeria are set to enjoy free online education as telecommunications giant, Airtel Nigeria partners with the Federal Government.

According to Mr Emeka Oparah, Airtel's Director of Corporate Communications and CSR on Friday in Lagos, the move is set to aid the education sector which has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

With over 3,500 cases so far, School have remained shut nationwide by the FG despite the relaxation of lockdown which started on May 5.

The portal, Schoolgates.ng, will be free to all visiting users as it has been approved by the FG as an online resource for learning during the COVID-19 pandemic period.

“Schoolgate.ng, is a robust educational online resource that provides quality education for everyone and currently collaborating with the government of Nigeria to offer subscription-free education during the pandemic facing the global community,” he said in a statement.

Commenting on the partnership, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Educational Interventions, Obafela Bank-Olemoh, said Airtel’s support to the initiative would go a long way in assisting the Nigerian students during this period.

“I want to say a big thank you to Airtel for its promptness and professionalism in response to the partnership request.

“As a major stakeholder in Nigeria, we believe that our kids must continue to learn despite the threat of COVID-19.

“We will continue throwing our resources and expertise to support and empower young Nigerians who are the leaders of tomorrow.

“We believe that this partnership with FG will benefit many kids as well as deepen qualitative learning across Nigerian homes,” he said.[Wuzup Nigeria]