MTN Foundation Donates Security Vehicles to Ondo

Towards enhancing security, MTN Foundation, the corporate social responsibility vehicle of MTN Nigeria, has donated patrol vehicles to the government of Ondo state. The donation, which was made under the Foundation’s Security Support Project (MTNF-SSP) officially flagged off the second phase of the initiative.

Receiving the vehicles, Governor Olusegun Mimiko applauded MTN Foundation for showing concern over the security situation of the country by donating security patrol vehicles. He said the initiative would help complement efforts made by the government in securing lives and properties of indigenes of the state.

“Government can’t handle the security challenge alone which is why we are particularly gladdened by this gesture and we are calling on other service providers to emulate the gesture of MTN and support government’s effort in providing adequate security for residents of Ondo as well as the entire country,” he noted.

Speaking at the donation, Mr. Akinwale Goodluck, corporate services executive, MTN Nigeria said the gesture is a contribution of the foundation to support the efforts by the state government to enforce law and order and keep the citizens safe.

“It is common knowledge that security of life and property is critical to the growth and development of any state and is therefore an area that should not be left for the government alone. We are passionate about improving the quality of life in Nigeria and contributing to socio-economic growth. We constantly seek out opportunities to contribute to the development of the communities where we operate.”

Ondo state has been a beneficiary of the MTN foundation activities such as the MTNF-Rural Telephone Project, MTNF Disability Support Project, MTNF Learning Facility Support Project, MTNF Youth Skills Development Project, MTNF Scholarship Scheme for students and now MTNF Security Support Project.

MTN Foundation has invested over 7 billion naira in social projects inyuyu areas of education, health and economic empowerment in 338 locations across the 36 states of Nigeria including the FCT.

Other dignitaries present at the donation were Deputy Governor of Ondo state, Alhaji Ali Olanusi; Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Rotimi Adeola; Attorney General and Justice Commissioner, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede; Chief of Staff, Dr. Kola Ademujimi; Head of Service; Mr. Toyin Akinkuotu; and MTNF officials including the Executive Secretary MTN Foundation, Ms. Nonny Ugboma, among others.