Airtel Nigeria says its collaborating with the Federal Government to offer free online education for students in Nigeria during this covid-19 lockdown period.Its Director of corporate communication and CSR,Mr.Emeka Oparah,said the company has decide to waive data charges for all who visits Schoolgate.ng,FG approved portal and online resource for learning during the covid-19 pandemic.Comment on the partnership,the Senior Special Assistant to the president on Education Intervention,Obafela Bank-Olemoh,said Airtels support to the initiative would go a long way in assisting the Nigerian students during this period."I want to say a big thankyou 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 empower young Nigerians who are the leaders of tommorrow."We believe this partnership with FG will benefit many kids" He said.
