By Amaka  Abayomi
The Imo State Government has lauded Airtel Nigeria for providing sustainable platforms to uplift under-privileged children in the society and for its enormous contributions to the development of education in the state.

Speaking at the commissioning of Airtel’s adopted Community Primary School in Amumara, Ezinihitte Local Government Area, the state’s Commissioner for Education, Dr. Uche Ejiogu, commended Airtel for partnering with the state to develop the school as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility.
“The initiative is a high-powered show of patriotism that has brought development to Imo State. Therefore, the government has opened the doors to Airtel more than ever before, for more business relations geared towards expanding your reach to the benefit of Imo people,” the commissioner said.

She noted that the partnership will not only guarantee positive business networking and development of human and material resources, but will also complement the efforts of the state government.
While showering encomiums on the leading telecoms operator, the commissioner charged teachers and pupils of the school to make good use of the materials and opportunities provided for them by Airtel.

On his part, Airtel’s CEO, Segun Ogunsanya, represented by the company’s Regional Operations Director, South Region, Godfrey Efeurhobo, said Airtel will continue to look for opportunities to partner with governments at various levels in the development of the education sector.

“At Airtel, we seek to connect with our customers in various ways and our intervention in Community Primary School, Amumara, Imo State attests to our commitment to provide empowerment for under-served communities and also contribute to the development of our country.”