Access to digital learning infrastructure at Iwerekun Junior Secondary School in Lakowe, Lagos, has recorded notable improvements in student performance following the intervention of the MTN Foundation’s What Can We Do Together (WCWDT) initiative.
The project focused on upgrading and equipping the school’s ICT laboratory, providing students with improved access to digital tools and structured technology-based learning resources.
Brandspur Brand News Desk reports that the intervention became necessary due to the school’s growing student population, which includes over 2,000 learners, with more than 400 enrolled in technical classes, placing increased demand on learning facilities.
Data from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) highlights a national imbalance between student enrolment and available teaching personnel, further underscoring the need for improved infrastructure to support learning delivery across public schools.
Following the ICT lab upgrade, the school has recorded increased student engagement in digital learning sessions, with teachers noting improved participation and greater enthusiasm during classroom activities.
The school principal, Mr. Azeez Olatunji Fatai, stated that the introduction of the ICT facility has significantly enhanced students’ confidence in using digital tools, describing the change as immediate and impactful.
Students at the school have also recorded achievements in academic and inter-school competitions, which school authorities link to improved exposure to practical learning environments.
The MTN Foundation stated that the initiative forms part of its broader commitment to bridging educational gaps through infrastructure support and community-based development programmes under the WCWDT project.
As the Foundation opens nominations for the next phase of the initiative, it has encouraged communities across Nigeria to submit applications for schools and health centres in need of upgrades, with the aim of expanding access to quality education and essential services nationwide.
