By Stanley Senya
Accra, Feb. 28, GNA – MTN Ghana Foundation has handed over a state-of-the-art ICT center to Yilo Krobo Senior High School (SHS) in the Eastern Region to strengthen the advancements of technology education.
The facility, valued at GHS 1.3 million, is equipped with 40 all-in-one desktop computers and two interactive smart boards, designed to enhance digital learning and equip students with essential ICT skills.
Speaking at the ceremony, Isaac Mate, General Manager for Sustainability and Shared Value at MTN Ghana, emphasized the foundation’s dedication to empowering young minds through technology.
“The completion of this facility demonstrates MTN’s unwavering commitment to education and the future of Ghana’s youth. “Access to technology is not a luxury-it is a necessity,” he added.
He highlighted that Yilo Krobo SHS, one of only two public senior high schools in the district, has long faced challenges due to the absence of a well-equipped ICT lab, therefore, the new ICT centre is expected to bridge this gap, enabling students to integrate technology into their studies and paving the way for ICT to be introduced as an elective subject.
Mr Robert Kuzoe, Senior Manager for the MTN Ghana Foundation, also urged students and school authorities to maintain the facility to ensure its sustainability.
He said MTN would initially provide internet connectivity after which the school would assume responsibility for managing the service.
“We are confident this ICT centre would equip students with the skills to thrive in the digital age. We encourage both students and teachers to fully utilize this resource to enhance learning and innovation,” Mr Kuzoe added.
In addition to the Yilo Krobo project, the MTN Ghana Foundation recently donated a Robotics Center, an ICT Library, and an Integrated STEM Lab to Mamfe Methodist Girls SHS, Aburi Secondary Technical, and Wiamoase Community, demonstrating its broader commitment to digital education.
The Foundation reaffirmed its mission to promote digital inclusion across all 16 regions of Ghana, ensuring that every child had access to modern learning tools.
Mrs. Ivy Asantewa Owusu, the Eastern Regional Director of Education, speaking on behalf of Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Awatey, expressed deep gratitude to MTN Ghana Foundation for its support in enhancing the school’s technological infrastructure.
She underscored the critical role of science, technology, and critical thinking in shaping students for the future.
“This investment will go a long way in preparing students for success at the tertiary level and in the global workforce. It will also ensure that Yilo Krobo SHS continues to produce outstanding alumni who contribute meaningfully to society,” she said.
The Headmaster of Yilo Krobo SHS, Mr. Philip Narh Donkor, hailed the commissioning of the ICT lab as a major step toward transforming the school into a technology-driven institution.
He emphasised that the centre would not only enhance students’ digital skills but also prepare them for careers in an increasingly tech-driven world.
He said that Yilo Krobo SHS had already integrated technology into its daily operations, including the use of smart TVs in classrooms and a biometric system for attendance tracking.
Looking ahead the school plans to implement Al-powered attendance monitoring, digital security stations, interactive smart boards, and loT-enabled devices for personalized learning experiences.
While commending MTN Ghana for its immense support, he appealed for reliable internet services to sustain digital learning and called on the government and other stakeholders to support the school’s ambition to become a centre of excellence in technology-driven education.
GNA