“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” is a proverb. It means that without time off from work, a person becomes both bored and boring. The exact origins of the phrase remain unclear, though it was recorded as early as 1659.
The meaning of the proverb above may have informed MTN Nigeria’s presentation of two newly refurbished playgrounds to Ireti and Hope Nursery and Primary Schools, in Lagos state to mark Children’s Day Celebration..
Nigerian songstress, Chidinma Ekile and YouTube child Comedian Emmanuella Samuel commonly known as Emmanuella joined the team of the mobile telecommunication company led by the Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Lynda Saint-Nwafor to make the presentation of the playgrounds and other gifts.
“This is all about to treat the children to a fun-filled day of gifts and memorable interaction,” Saint-Nwafor as the guests made a surprise visit at the school to make the presentation.
According to Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Nigeria, Rahul De hasthat play and fun time in turn aid capacity to learn. She was delighted that “Children are a constant reminder that we have to continue to do better, be better and improve all aspects of our lives.”
“The drive and tenacity expressed by these children at such a young age is especially exciting, which is why we believe that access to facilities such as these playgrounds will be beneficial to the students, the schools and their communities as they will serve as avenues for the children to express their vivid imaginations,” he explained.
He further stated that “At MTN Nigeria, we believe in empowering the Nigerian child and equipping them for the future. This is why we are also donating learning materials to students in order to give them a better educational experience.”
MTN Foundation, recently donated school supplies and learning materials to more than 60 primary schools across Nigeria Under its What Can We Do together initiative.
