MTN Nigeria has extended its flagship employee volunteer campaign, 21 Days of Y’ello Care, to the Isolo Public Library in Lagos, furthering efforts to bridge the digital divide and foster inclusive access to technology in underserved communities.
The 2025 edition of the initiative, now in its 18th year, is themed “Connecting at the Roots: Connecting Communities through Digital Tools.”
It was launched at the library in partnership with the Lagos State Library Board, as part of a broader commitment to digital empowerment and community development.
Speaking at the event, MTN Nigeria’s General Manager for Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Management, Mr. Adeola Oduntan, underscored the lasting impact of the Y’ello Care initiative over the years.
“We are committed to giving back to the community, in addition to what we do through the MTN Foundation,” he said, expressing appreciation for the support from the Lagos State Government and describing the collaboration with the Library Board as invaluable.
As part of this year’s programme, the Isolo Public Library will host a three-day training session focused on digital literacy, coding, and cybersecurity for students and library users.
In addition, MTN enhanced the library’s infrastructure by equipping it with new digital tools, including computing devices, internet connectivity, and backup power solutions to ensure uninterrupted learning.
Representing the Honourable Commissioner for the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Mr. Tolani Sule, the Director of the Lagos State Library Board, Mr. Asimiyu Amoo Oyadipe, praised MTN’s contribution.
He said the intervention would not only boost learning among students but also support the Lagos State Government’s agenda under the Education and Technology pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S+ development plan.
Oyadipe further appealed to MTN to consider expanding the Y’ello Care initiative to benefit other public libraries across Lagos State’s five divisions, noting the growing need for digital access in other communities.