Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended MTN Nigeria for its generous donation of N1 billion to the federal government's Food Support Programme and 4,600 digital devices for distribution to schools.

"I am hugely proud of your stability as a company and commitment to the progress of our country," Shettima said during a courtesy interview visit by MTN Nigeria's Chairman, Ernest Ndukwe, to the Presidential Villa. "We have witnessed a couple of changes in the industry, but you have remained stable and strong. On behalf of my boss, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I want to sincerely thank you for this gesture."

Shettima praised MTN's commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, saying, "Your donation will be judiciously managed by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA)."

He also expressed confidence that the digital devices, pre-installed with the U-lesson application, will support the government's efforts to address educational needs, particularly for the poor and vulnerable.

Shettima encouraged other companies to emulate MTN's example, assuring them that the Tinubu administration is pro-business and will soon unveil policies to benefit all.

Earlier, Ndukwe commended the federal government's efforts to revive the economy and pledged MTN's support, noting that the donation aligns with the company's "AMBITION 2025 strategy" to support strategic government initiatives.